LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated that light rain in different parts of Lahore has reduced the level of smog.
According to details, the rain poured during the wee hours brought the level of smog in Lahore considerably below.
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Due to increasing smog, all schools located in Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala were closed today.
Lahore has been ranked as the second most polluted city in the world, which records air pollution levels across the globe. Delhi holds the top spot.
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For the past 4 years, smog, rightly being called the fifth season of Lahore, has deprived the people of sunshine and dusk-hour charm as layers of toxic smoke engulf horizon from November to February. Government officials blame the smog on crops being burned in India.
Smog in various areas of Lahore has disrupted the routine life of citizens. Â is caused by a lack of rain and immense pollution. Smoke from vehicles, factories, and burning of the remains of crops could one of the major factors behind the dense smog.
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Pakistan is ranked 123 in AQI worldwide. Now the AQI of Lahore would be at 474, touching its highest limit that has serious hazards for the citizens of the city.
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