Lahore: Lahore has once again claimed the title of the world’s most polluted city, with its air quality ranking as ‘Unhealthy,’ according to Swiss air quality monitor IQAir, according to news published in the leading newspaper on October 12.
The news source mentioned that on Monday morning Lahore’s air quality index reached 180, securing its place at the top of the world’s most polluted city list. The particularly concerning factor is the concentration of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 in Lahore, which was found to be a staggering 22.5 times higher than the annual air quality guideline value set by the World Health Organization.
In response to the deteriorating air quality and to address the alarming levels of smog and pollution, local authorities have decided to implement a partial shutdown. This will entail the closure of schools, markets, and both government and private institutions every Wednesday for at least the next two months. To facilitate this measure, school administrations have been directed to enable their staff to work from home on Wednesdays, ensuring a smooth transition to the new schedule. Banks, private institutions, clubs, and hotels are also expected to comply with the Wednesday shutdown.
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