- Anwar Zeb
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Lahore maintains position among top five most polluted cities
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- Web Desk
- Feb 12, 2024

WEB DESK: In a concerning revelation, Lahore, the provincial metropolis, has been identified as the 5th most polluted place in the world, according to recent data on Sunday.
Despite cold winds prevailing in the early morning and bright sunlight, the temperature remained at 10 degrees Celsius, contributing to the worsening pollution levels.
The Meteorological Department reported that the weather is anticipated to remain dry and polluted in the next 24 hours.
The maximum temperature is expected to reach 21 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels soaring to 90 percent. The wind speed is recorded at 5 km, and there is no likelihood of rain in the coming day.
Lahore’s air quality index stands at 192, securing its position as the 5th most polluted city globally. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for robust measures to address the escalating pollution crisis.
In response to the deteriorating air quality, Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa has issued directives to intensify actions against violations of anti-smog orders. Ongoing efforts include the demolition of various trash-burning furnaces employing outdated technology, while others have been promptly extinguished.
The Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) has launched several initiatives to combat smog. Notably, “weather generators” designed to dissolve smog have been strategically installed in Lahore.
Naseem-Ur-Rehman Shah, Director of EPD, stated that these anti-smog generators have proven successful in other regions like Russia and Dubai. A single weather generator can effectively disperse smog across a 10-square-kilometer area, offering a potential solution to the city’s pollution woes.
As Lahore grapples with its high ranking in global air pollution, the concerted efforts of authorities and the implementation of innovative technologies aim to mitigate the environmental challenges the city faces.
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