A notice from the DC Lahore states that from November 11th through the 17th, all outdoor activities would be temporarily halted.
Outdoor dining at restaurants and all sporting activities are canceled, with the exception of religious meetings, according to the notice.
In addition, all retail establishments, including malls, markets, and pharmacies, will close at 8 o’clock in the evening. However, pharmacies, gas stations, and grocery stores will not be subject to this closure mandate.
A small number of departments, including food and medicine, may remain open in large department shops.
Everyone has been cautioned that there would be serious consequences for anyone found guilty of violating Section 188.
The Deputy Commissioner of Lahore has sent a message to the public, urging them to stay indoors and wear masks when the air quality is poor.
Trees and plants along Lahore’s green belts and roadsides are being washed faster than ever before as part of the Parks and Horticulture Authority’s (PHA) push to decrease pollution.
Mall Road, Jail Road, and Ferozepur Road are all undergoing tree-washing operations on a daily basis, along with comparable operations in Gulberg and Model Town, among other major roads.
Muhammad Tahir Wattoo, director general of the PHA, stated that the crew works nonstop, with tree planting being their first priority in the fight against pollution and smog.
Recent research from the Green Master Plan has illuminated the disturbing ascent of Lahore smog, illuminating six primary factors that are adding to the city’s air pollution and smog.
