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Pakistan Print 2020-12-27

High pollution: Air quality index records rise up to 366

Published December 27, 2020
Vehicle drives on a highway as smog envelops the area of Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. People in Pakistan's cultural capital were at risk of respiratory diseases and eyes-related problems Wednesday after air quality suddenly deteriorated to hazardous level due to hovering of quilt of smog over the city, prompting doctors to urge people to stay at homes to  avoid seasonal diseases. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Vehicle drives on a highway as smog envelops the area of Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. People in Pakistan's cultural capital were at risk of respiratory diseases and eyes-related problems Wednesday after air quality suddenly deteriorated to hazardous level due to hovering of quilt of smog over the city, prompting doctors to urge people to stay at homes to avoid seasonal diseases. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

LAHORE: The air quality index recorded a rise up to 366 on Saturday, leading high pollution in and around the city. The Met office pointed out high intensity of smog, followed by a fresh spell of rain on Sunday (today). The Met office spokesman said the westerly winds would lead to rain on Sunday (today) that would bring down the pollution level in the city.

It may be noted that the city is being engulfed with high foggy weather over the past one week, reducing visibility to zero in many parts of the city. This high intensity of fog has led to accidents in many parts of the city. Also, the temperature has dropped below 10 degree Celsius and further reduction is expected ahead.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2020

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