Widespread Air Pollution in Eastern Pakistan Leads to City Closures
Authorities in eastern Pakistan have taken drastic measures after toxic smog reached hazardous levels, sickening thousands of people. The capital and second largest city of Punjab province, Lahore, has been particularly affected, prompting the government to shut down schools, offices, shopping malls, and parks in three cities, including Lahore, until Sunday (12 Nov).
The air quality index in Lahore, which measures the level of small, harmful particles in the air, has been consistently high, hovering around 400 for several days. This is a stark contrast to the generally safe air quality index of 100 or below. Lahore’s proximity to the Indian city of Amritsar in the northern Indian state of Punjab also exacerbates the region’s air pollution woes.
In neighboring India, New Delhi, the capital, is also grappling with a surge in air pollution. On 7 November, the air quality index in New Delhi peaked at 300, nearing the dangerous level of 301-500.
It is evident that air pollution knows no borders, and urgent action is needed to address this pressing issue that affects the health and well-being of millions in the region.
By InfoQuest News Agency (10 Nov ’23)
Tags: Pakistan, corruption
International news 4:41 pm 2023-11-10
Air pollution in eastern Pakistan has sickened thousands of people. And the authorities had to close some cities for a whole week.
The BBC news agency reports that Lahore, the capital and second largest city of Punjab province. Toxic smog has reached dangerous levels. The Punjab government issued an order to close schools, offices and shopping malls. and parks in three cities, including Lahore. Until Sunday (12 Nov.)
The Lahore Air Quality Index which measures the level of small, harmful particles in the air stayed around 400 for several days in a row. in recent days that is generally a good air quality index of 100 or below.
Lahore is next to the Indian city of Amritsar in the northern Indian state of Punjab. This region also suffers from air pollution problems.
Air pollution in New Delhi the capital of India Rising to alarming levels On 7 November, the air quality index hit 300, close to the dangerous level of 301-500.
By InfoQuest News Agency (10 Nov ’23)
Tags: Pakistan , corruption
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