Delhi, the capital of India, is one of the most polluted cities in the world with polluted particulate matter reaching 352 meters. Lahore is the second most polluted city in the world while Karachi is the fourth most populous city in Pakistan. Is.
According to the US Air Quality Index, the amount of particulate matter in the atmosphere of Karachi is 188.
The atmosphere in Lahore is also very unhealthy where the number of particulate matter in the atmosphere has reached 293. The highest proportion of smog in Lahore was recorded in Dulukhord. 425 remained.
A spokesman for the Environmental Protection Department said that apart from Delo Khurd, the air quality in the vicinity of Gajumata and Town Hall, 22 km from Ferozepur Road, was also unsatisfactory.
According to the Air Quality Index, the air ratio at both the locations is 261 and 226 respectively. During the smog operation, 114 industrial units have been closed and warnings have been issued to 10 bus stands, while 102 smoke emitting vehicles have been shut down.
So far, 1268 out of 7,530 kilns in Punjab have been converted to Zigzag technology, while 106 kilns in Lahore have been converted to Zigzag technology.
Brick kilns are considered to be a major cause of environmental pollution in Punjab including Lahore. According to experts, masks should be used while going out, doors and windows of houses should be kept closed.
