Lahore Imposes Week-Long Ban on Outdoor Activities Amid Rising Air Pollution

Islamab: Lahore district ministration has banned outdoor activities to dress increasing threat of smog, as reported by ARY News reported.

According to a tification issued by DC Lahore, outdoor activities will remain suspended starting from vember 11 to 17.

All sports, exhibitions, and events are suspended, as is outdoor dining at restaurants; however, religious garings are exempt, tification re. Furr, shops, markets, and malls will close by 8 PM, while medical stores, labs, petrol pumps, and grocery stores are exempt from restrictions, ARY News reported.

Large department stores are permitted to keep only grocery and medical sections open.

tably, Islamab also imposed restrictions to tackle city's worsening smog and air pollution, by closing all brick kilns and factories that emit smoke.

Deputy Commissioner Islamab Irfan Nawaz Memon recently held a meeting with key stakeholders, including Assistant Commissioners, Islamab Transport Authority, and Excise Department, outlining strict steps to curb harmful emissions across city.

According to decisions taken in meeting, factories that emit smoke will be temporarily shut down while all brick kilns will remain closed until furr tice to help reduce smog levels.

Meanwhile, smoke-emitting vehicles will be banned from ros in Islamab Capital Territory.

Furr, burning of garb, leaves, or any or materials outdoors is prohibited and activities that harm environment will face restrictions. On or side, Islamab Transport Authority (ITA) has been conducting regular inspections to enforce se measures.

Green Master Plan's recent report has shed light on alarming rise of Lahore smog, highlighting six main causes contributing to increase in smog and air pollution in city.

According to report, city's rapid development has transformed Lahore into a concrete jungle, exacerbating Lahore smog issue. Reduced green s have led to a rise in temperatures, turning city into a 'heat island.'

report reveals that 33 square kilometres (kms) of industrial zones are situated near residential areas, significantly contributing to Lahore's smog problem. It warns that if dispersed industries are t relocated to designated industrial areas within next dece, irreversible dam may occur. 

(Except for heline, this story has t been edited by Republic and is published from a syndicated feed.)