The Punjab authorities is about to raise the lockdown imposed in mild of the smog scenario within the province tomorrow (Saturday) after a heavy spell of rain in numerous areas washed away the impurities current within the air, caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi introduced on Friday.
The authorities had imposed a wise lockdown within the metropolis as thick smog had engulfed a number of districts, deteriorating the air high quality to a harmful stage.
Nonetheless, the downpour washed away the smog, subsequently enhancing the air high quality.
“After assessing improved air high quality submit latest rainfall, in session with consultants and [the] Punjab atmosphere division, we have determined to raise the lockdown,” Naqvi stated on X.
He stated that the retailers and markets can perform as per routine whereas the eating places can even proceed operations after 6pm, as restricted below a wise lockdown imposed within the mild of the smog scenario.
“The latest restrictions associated to smog shall be lifted from tomorrow morning,” he added.
The Punjab authorities on Thursday revised a beforehand imposed lockdown in a number of districts of the province, together with Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, and Narowal.
As per the notification, markets within the smog-hit districts had been to be allowed to function on Thursday and Friday, nevertheless, procuring malls and markets shall be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Earlier within the week, an environmental and well being emergency had been declared in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Hafizabad divisions for 4 days because of the prevailing smog circumstances.
At this AQI stage, the town maintained its place as one of the crucial polluted cities with residents experiencing a hazy and smoggy ambiance all through the day. The air high quality was severely poor, making it almost unattainable to breathe usually outdoor.
