The Pakistani Punjab government declared its intention to use artificial rain to alleviate the extreme pollution in Lahore. This decision comes after Lahore's startling Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 394 earned it the title of most polluted city in the world. These values are deemed dangerous because they significantly above the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation.
Why is Lahore so polluted and what is the government doing about it?
- Air Quality Index is an air quality measure determined by harm PM2. 5 particles.
- Lahore has 55.6 times more at the moment than recommended by WHO levels which causes serious health problems.
- The causes of smog are temperature inversion, stump-burning, automobile emission, urban development and industrial emissions.
- The Punjab government started using solutions like making false rain, taking action against the polluters, fuel regulation and plan for controlling smog.
- Critics accused these measures are only quick-fixed solutions, and pushed for an all-encompassing plan covering urban development and pollution.
- Lahore is still in a critical region, gaps remain between current and long term air pollution policies.
Month: Current Affairs - November 19, 2024
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