Authorities in eastern Pakistan have taken drastic measures to combat a severe smog wave that has engulfed 18 districts of Punjab province, affecting millions of residents. The toxic smog has led to the closure of public parks, zoos, museums, historical sites, and playgrounds for a period of ten days.
The city of Lahore, with a population of 14 million, has been particularly hard hit, experiencing a persistent twilight gloom that has severely limited visibility to around 100 meters. The air quality in Lahore has reached hazardous levels, with Air Quality Index readings exceeding 600, far above the threshold considered safe for human health.
