Lahore (HRNW) The Punjab government is mulling over closing schools in certain cities as noxious smog engulfed the province.
The AQI Index of Lahore was recorded above 500 throughout the last week. At one point, the provincial capital was declared the most polluted city in the world as well.
The crisis seems to be tightening its noose around Lahore as the weather changes. Other cities most affected by air pollution include Sahiwal, Faisalabad, and Raiwind.
According to the Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister Hassan Khawar, to curb the smog they have limited options such as changing the schools timing for children and offices timing for adult or shutting down the schools completely.
Meanwhile, a meeting of the Standing Committee on Smog said that the situation was not very dangerous so far but if the conditions worsened schools will be closed.
On the other hand, the committee-imposed a ban on the use of Euro II petrol and diesel in vehicles in Lahore for one month.
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