The air quality index in Lahore surpassed 1,000, indicating an extreme level of pollution, which prompted the government to close primary schools for safety.
Jahangir Anwar emphasized that the smog is particularly harmful to children, proposing mandatory masks in schools to safeguard their health amidst the alarming air conditions.
The WHO warned of severe health consequences stemming from prolonged exposure to Lahore's toxic air, linking it to strokes, heart disease, and respiratory diseases.
Current PM2.5 levels in Lahore are over 40 times higher than WHO's safe limit, highlighting the urgency of emergency measures by local authorities.
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