Schools closed as Lahore remains most polluted city
04 November, 2024 09:37
Schools in Lahore were closed for one week as smog in the city worsen and deteriorating air quality.
According to the Punjab’s Environment Department, the schools will remain closed from Nov 4 to 9.
Senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has emphasized the need to prioritize the health and safety of students amid the ongoing polluted air crisis.
Moreover, the provincial capital has been consistently ranked among the most polluted cities globally, prompting urgent action from authorities.
She said that the air direction from India, has been towards Lahore since one week resulting in increasing smog.
“This issue could not be resolved without talking with India,” minister said.
“When Maryam Nawaz talked about climate diplomacy some miscreants started politics over it,” Aurangzeb said.
Moreover, a strict Green Lockdown is enforced the city.
“In case of non-cooperation the city’s industries will be locked down,” minister said.
She said the farmers burning the residue at agriculture lands will be arrested.
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