Smog grips Punjab as rain expected in upper areas

Most parts of Punjab including provincial capital Lahore, Sheikhupura and Kasur have been inundated with toxic smog amid non-seriousness and unsuccessful efforts by the provincial government to regulate the air quality index.

Every year, the densely populated Punjab is engulfed by toxic smog from October to November. Besides breathing issues, the toxic smog brings with it diseases like flu, allergy and eyes problem.

On the other hand, Pakistan Metrological Department has predicted rain spell at scattered places in Punjab. The spell will begin from today [October 31] and will continue till Friday [November 2].

Punjab has been engulfed by smog at time when Lahore along with Sindh’s capital Karachi have been listed among top 11 cities with worst air quality by monitoring agency AirVisual.

Lahore and Karachi have been ranked number 5 and 11 respectively. India’s Mumbai, Kolkata, and New Delhi also feature in the list and occupy top three positions respectively.