Pollution continues to plague several cities of the country, including Lahore, which emerged as the third most polluted city in the world. According to the Meteorological Department, the sun’s rays will be dim, the sky will be partly cloudy. There is a possibility of light rain.
The city’s temperature was recorded at 12 degrees, the minimum temperature was 8, the maximum was likely to be 22 degrees. The humidity ratio in the air was recorded at 90 percent, and the wind continues to blow at a speed of 5 kilometers per hour in the city.
Meanwhile, the pollution rate in the city also increased, the air quality index was recorded at 214. The pollution rate in Cantt was 491, the pollution rate in Civil Secretariat was 434, Askari Ten was 405, the pollution rate on Barki Road was 395, DHA Phase Five was 336, and Gulberg II was 195.
The situation was worse in Bahawalpur where the AQI was recorded at 544, while it stood at 436 in Faisalabad. On the other hand, different parts of the country remained engulfed in fog, resulting in poor visibility, and leading to the closure of roads. Experts have directed citizens to take precautionary measures.
Meanwhile, dense smog accompanied by biting cold weather gripped Bahawalpur and its adjoining areas.
The city experienced severe smog along with a significant drop in temperatures, causing difficulties for residents and raising health concerns. Dense fog and smog also resulted in low visibility during the early morning and late-night hours, disrupting road traffic and increasing the risk of accidents on highways and city roads.
According to the local Meteorological Office, cold weather accompanied by smog is expected to persist in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, reports received here said that the motorway passing through the Uch area of Bahawalpur district was closed during late-night and early morning hours due to dense smog and poor visibility.