There seems to be no end in sight to smog which continues to engulf the country’s urban centers, and the situation is getting worse by the day, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The air quality index (AQI) in Lahore, the city of gardens, shot up to 480 on Sunday, making it one of the most polluted cities in the world.
However, later with increase in temperature, the AQI came down to 377.
Peshawar, with the AQI recorded at 192, was the country’s second most polluted city; Haripur with 164 points remained third while Rawalpindi with 162 points was the fourth most polluted city in the country.
Karachi and Islamabad did not lag behind either with 158 and 157 AQI, respectively.
In Lahore, the smog considerably reduced visibility on roads.
Weathermen, on the other hand, predicted the situation to get further worse by November 10.
Motorway and the National Highway Police urged motorists to drive carefully by not crossing the speed limit, while doctors, on the other hand, advised people to avoid exposure to smog by not travelling unnecessarily and if they had no other choice, wear facemasks before stepping out of their homes.
Smog in Karachi
Korangi Sector 15, with the AQI recorded at 155, was ranked as the most polluted part of Karachi followed by the areas surrounding railway quarters in Lala Zar where the AQI was recorded at 153.
The US consulate, with the AQI standing at 146, was the third most polluted area of the port city.
Reporter: Komal Aslam and Aima Khan