LAHORE: Multan city also ranked first among the most polluted cities in Pakistan at night, with the Air Quality Index(AQI) exceeding 1900.
In the Air Quality Index, Lahore is the second most polluted city in Pakistan, while many cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also badly affected by smog and fog.
Meanwhile, due to fog and smog, Motorway M1 from Charsadda to Akbarpura, Motorway M2 from Lahore to Kot Sarwar, Motorway M3 from Samundari to Darkhana and M4 from Pindi Bhatian to Abdul Hakeem have been closed for all kind traffic.
Motorway M5 from Shershah to Jhangara and Lahore-Sialkot Motorway has also closed for traffic.
It should be noted that in order to deal with the problem of smog in different cities of Punjab, the Lahore High Court had ordered the closure of markets across Punjab at 8 pm, while all markets across Punjab will remain closed on Sundays as well.
In 18 districts of smog-affected 4th division, all recreational facilities, including sports grounds, museums and zoos, will also remain closed till November 17.
Meanwhile, Walled City of Lahore Authority has also suspended all tourism and entertainment programs and events in the city till November 17.
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Earlier, Punjab continues to be choked by dense smog, with Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) hitting an extreme level of 824, leaving residents struggling to breathe amid the unprecedented pollution on Thursday. Currently, Lahore ranks as the most polluted city globally according to the AQI, which is causing severe respiratory issues for its population.
