Air pollution rate in the garden city of Lahore reached 499


Lahore: Smog reigns supreme in the provincial capital Lahore and it still ranks first among cities around the world in terms of air pollution.
The air pollution rate in the garden city of Lahore reached 499, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the Cantt area was 698, and the AQI of the DHA area was recorded at 565.
Chief Meteorologist Aleem-ul-Hassan said that due to the direction of the winds from northwest to southeast, the smog rate will increase in Lahore from today to November 24. There is no possibility of rain in Lahore yet, however, snowfall is expected in the mountainous areas along with rain.
On the other hand, the Punjab government has opened educational institutions. However, the green lockdown has been further relaxed after restaurants were opened until 10:00pm.
The government has opened all entertainment venues across Punjab from today. Parks, zoos, playgrounds, and outdoor sports have also been allowed to remain open until 8:00pm. All kinds of festivals and exhibitions have also been allowed.
In addition, markets in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala will close at 8:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays as well.
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