Smog intensity likely to plummet as MET dept predicts rain
Lahore and Karachi have been ranked number 5 and 11 among cities with worst air quality.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Metrological Department has predicted rain at scattered places across Punjab including federal province Lahore today.
MET department—in a statement—said that the intensity of toxic smog is likely to plummet siginificanlty as a result of rain.
View of smog in th city during early morning (Photo by Online Service)
Every year, the densely populated Punjab is engulfed by toxic smog from October to November. Besides breathing issues, the toxic smog brings with it diseases like flu, allergy and eyes problem.
Punjab has been engulfed by smog at time when Lahore along with Sindh’s capital Karachi have been listed among top 11 cities with worst air quality by monitoring agency AirVisual.
View of smog in the city during ealry morning (Photo by Onlin Service)
Lahore and Karachi have been ranked number 5 and 11 respectively. India’s Mumbai, Kolkata, and New Delhi also feature in the list and occupy top three positions respectively.
Crop stubble burning, a major source of pollution, vehicular exhaust and a drop-off in wind speeds have aggravated the smog in and around New Delhi, which is likely to worsen around November 7, when fireworks will set off to celebrate the major Hindu festival of Diwali.
