Lahore declared most polluted city in the world

Lahore has become the most polluted city in the world while the city’s overall air quality index has been recorded at 292.

Due to being the most polluted city in the world, Lahore’s overall air quality index has been recorded as 292, Zafar Ali Road area with 446 AQI has been declared as highly polluted, pollution rate in township has been recorded as 344, Jail Road Gulberg Main Boulevard From today, action will be taken against polluting vehicles and factories, while complaints of eye irritation due to air pollution have increased.

Dr. Abdul Rauf says that citizens should wear spectacles and wear masks, wash their eyes and do not leave their homes unnecessarily.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of rain in the next 24 hours. The weather in the city will remain dry. However, after October 20, there is a possibility of rain in the hilly areas of NWFP and at the end of this month, there is a possibility of rain in the plains of Punjab.

Commissioner Lahore Capt (retd) Muhammad Usman said that five committees have been formed in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection to control smog and pollution which are starting their work from today.

Birds are also affected by air pollution and smog. The harmful effects of smog can cause eye irritation and difficulty in breathing in cattle and wild animals. The growth of plants is also affected. Has increased.

Experts say that in air pollution and smog, when dust accumulates on the leaves of trees, the process of absorbing light from the sun stops.

Last updated: 08:00, Nov 15