Artificial rain to be induced in Lahore on Nov 28
Pakistan
Artificial rain to be induced in Lahore on Nov 28
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government plans to induce artificial rain in Lahore on Nov 28 amid deteriorating air quality in the provincial capital.
The government took the decision to combat the increasing smog in the city. Punjab caretaker chief minister chaired a special meeting in this regard.
It was decided in the meeting that the artificial rain will be induced in the city on Nov 28 in order to control the increasing smog.
Read also: Naqvi orders closure of schools on Saturday as smog situation worsens in Punjab
On Wednesday, the Punjab government declared a health emergency due to the prevailing smog conditions and opted to shut down educational institutions, markets and offices in eight districts of Punjab on Saturday.
Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the implementation of Section 144 in eight districts of Lahore, Gujranwala, and Hafizabad. Consequently, educational institutions, both public and private, offices, cinemas, parks, and restaurants will remain closed on Saturday. Additionally, markets will also be closed on Saturday.
