In view of smog, Punjab government has taken another big decision. In view of the increasing smog, the Punjab government has issued a notification to close the markets in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Multan Divisions at 8 pm. Apart from this, restrictions have also been imposed on outdoor activities. Ranked first among the most polluted cities.
According to the notification, all kinds of sports, exhibitions and events will be banned while dining in restaurants will also be banned, religious gatherings will be exempted.
Apart from this, medical stores, petrol pumps and grocery stores will be exempted, the orders will be in force from November 11 to November 17.
From November 11, all commercial markets, shops, bazaars and shopping malls will close at 8 pm. Eating outside in restaurants will be prohibited, funeral rites, funeral prayers, burials and related events will also be exempted from the ban.
According to DC Lahore, pharmacy/medical stores, medical facilities, medical laboratories, vaccination centers are exempted from the ban. Petrol pumps, oil depots, ovens, bakeries, grocery/grocery stores, milk shops will not be banned, as well as dairy shops, sweet shops, vegetable/fruit shops, chicken/meat shops are also exempted from the ban.
E-commerce / postal / courier services and utility services (electricity, natural gas, internet, cellular networks / telecom are exempted from the ban.
According to DC Lahore, major departmental stores can only keep their grocery/pharmacy sections open while all other sections will remain closed.
Apart from this, precautionary measures against pollution have also been issued under the Environment Protection Agency, the violation of which will be dealt with under 188 PPC.
Ceremonies inside the marriage halls may continue with strict observance of the old timings, the dining hours in the restaurants will be till 11 pm. Violation of these orders will be punishable under Section 188.
Deputy Commissioner Lahore has appealed to the people to take precautionary measures during smog and said that citizens should avoid going out unnecessarily and make sure to use masks, take precautionary measures to avoid respiratory diseases due to smog. , protect children, elderly and sick people especially from smog, stay indoors and avoid going out during smog, avoid unnecessary use of vehicles and use public transport.
DC Lahore says that taking care of the health of citizens due to air pollution is the first priority, the cooperation of citizens is the guarantee of our success.
Air Quality Index in Multan
Multan ranked first among the most polluted cities. Air quality index reached 748. Mangala ranks second with an index of six hundred and eighty-eight, Lahore ranks seventh in terms of pollution. Peshawar’s index decreased to 204.
Rescheduled flights
According to sources, the limit of 350 meters has been recorded on the Lahore Airport runway due to smog. 14 domestic and foreign flights were delayed, out of which one flight was cancelled.
According to the report, PIA flight from Dammam to Lahore was landed in Islamabad, flight PA 401 from Lahore to Karachi was cancelled.
Flight PK 739 from Lahore to Jeddah was delayed for five hours, flight UL 154 from Lahore to Colombo was delayed for six hours, flight from Lahore to Jeddah was delayed for 3 hours and flight from Jeddah to Lahore was delayed for 3 hours 45. Minutes were delayed.
One person died due to smog
In Rahim Yar Khan, one person died and 6 people were injured in traffic accidents that occurred at different places due to smog.
According to rescue sources, a bus collided with a car and a motorcycle on Shahbazpur Road due to smog, one person was killed and another was injured in the accident.
Lahore continues to rank first among the most polluted cities
It should be noted that the smog situation in Punjab is very bad, while Lahore is still on the first place among the most polluted cities in the world. Early in the morning, the air quality index reached 582. On the other hand, fog is prevailing in various cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while Peshawar Motorway is closed for traffic.
The situation in Multan and Peshawar was also recorded badly, due to smog and fog, the motorways are closed for traffic from various places, while the administration has instructed the citizens to be careful.
A motorcycle was crushed by a tractor-trolley late at night due to fog in Chunian city of Punjab. Two women died in the incident, nine people died in traffic accidents yesterday. It should be noted that the meteorological department has predicted rain in most of the districts of Punjab including Lahore today.
Fog in Liaquatpur
Liaquat Port Motorway M5 has been closed at Turanda Muhammad Panah Interchange. Motorway Police has instructed to avoid unnecessary travel, use fog lights while traveling.
Heavy smog in and around Mianwali
Due to smog in Mianwali and its surroundings, the boundary has been reduced to 30 meters, there is smog in Farooqabad and its surroundings too. Due to smog, cold, flu and cough diseases started to spread.
M5 Motorway closed from Rahim Yar Khan to Sukkur
M5 Motorway is closed from Rahim Yar Khan to Sukkur due to smog in Obaro. The limit is 5 to 10 meters due to National Highway smog.
According to the Motorway Police, passengers are facing difficulties due to smog, passengers should avoid unnecessary travel.
Good news for people suffering from smog, there is a chance of thundershowers across the country
On the other hand, heavy fog and smog are prevailing in Peshawar city, Peshawar recorded a five sono sobo air quality index.
Peshawar Motorway has also been closed for traffic due to heavy fog. According to the Meteorological Department, morning smog and fog is expected in Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Bannu and DI Khan, while Peshawar, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Butgram, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Malakand, Bajaur, Mardan, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram and Kohat today with strong winds and thundershowers. There is a possibility of snowfall while high mountains are also expected.
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