LAHORE – Authorities have shut down multiple motorway sections due to heavy smog to prevent accidents.
According to officials, Motorway M-2 from Lahore to Sheikhupura and Motorway M-3 from Lahore to Jaranwala are closed due to fog. Similarly, Motorway M-4 from Gojra to Abdul Hakeem and Motorway M-3 from Faizpur to Drahkana are also shut down amid low visibility.
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Meanwhile, smog levels remain high across various cities in Punjab, including Lahore and Multan, with Lahore topping the list of the world’s most polluted cities for several days. According to Swiss monitoring agency IQAir, Lahore’s air quality index has reached 738, posing severe health risks.
Lahore’s PM2.5 concentration stands at 89 times the WHO’s annual air quality guideline, endangering residents’ health.
Hospitals in Lahore report a rise in respiratory issues, particularly affecting young and elderly people. Medical experts urge residents to stay indoors and wear masks outside, as air quality has worsened.
Provincial authorities have also closed all educational institutions in Lahore and other affected districts for the next 10 days, transitioning schools to online classes to reduce exposure to the harmful air.
