Smog In Lahore: Polluted Atmosphere of Lahore Causing Allergies. According to data released by the Air Quality Index, Lahore is at the top of the list of the most polluted cities in the world; on the other hand, India’s Delhi is also the most polluted city.
The residents of Lahore woke up to a cloudy blanket of smog. The smog in Lahore has reduced the visibility for travelers and has prompted several complaints of respiratory and eye allergies.
As per the atmosphere of Lahore and Punjab in general… it’s not fog… it’s SMOG…. a very thick toxic blanket of pollutants threatening health. Even now, the smog has got denser, and people complain of feeling it inside their homes, burning eyes, and heavy breathing. Visibility on open areas and motorways. This condition creates serious breathing ailments and eye infections.
The environment experts said that the construction work across the city, the burning of tires and tubes in factories, and the failure of the traffic police to halt the substandard vehicles from roads are the main reasons for smog in Lahore.
On the other hand, health experts have advised citizens to take precautions in leaving their homes.
It can cause health problems such as asthma, flu, coughing, allergies, bronchial infections, and heart problems.
To avoid the risk, wear masks to protect yourself and your children. Eyewash should be used frequently to clear eyes.
Necessary Precautions and Foods to Combat Air Pollution
The schools, in general, and the government, in particular, should take a step with immediate effect to cope with the situation. They should measure the Air Quality Index and take adequate measures.
The capital of neighboring India, New Delhi, is also at a higher level of air pollution. The recently concluded festival of Diwali worsened the problem owing to a high volume of firecrackers, encouraging the local officials to proclaim some initiatives to control the threat.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted that the smog will continue in Lahore and its adjoining areas for at least the next few days.
Let’s all pray to Allah for his blessings in the form of rain.
