The worsening smog scenario in Punjab has led the federal government to declare a well being emergency in Lahore and Multan, the 2 worst-hit cities, as authorities proceed efforts to curb air air pollution and its influence on public well being.
The provincial capital has maintained its place as probably the most polluted metropolis on the earth when it comes to air air pollution, whereas Multan has the worst air high quality amongst Pakistani cities, as per Swiss group IQ Air.
Senior Minister for Info and Surroundings Safety Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday introduced an additional extension of the orders for college closures in smog-hit areas throughout the province.
“The faculties will stay closed for one more week as a result of hazardous air high quality,” she mentioned whereas addressing a press convention.
The minister mentioned that faculties and universities will swap to on-line lessons to make sure the security of scholars.
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