Lahore – In response to the growing smog condition the Punjab administration has announced new school closing times throughout the province.
The Punjab Environmental Protection Authority has announced new hours for educational institutions as well as other instructions to reduce smog-related detrimental impacts.
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The notice states that the school would open at 8:45 a.m. from Oct 28 to January 31, 2025.
The department has requested that school administrations hold student assemblies indoors due to poor air quality in various cities.
Furthermore, inhabitants have been encouraged to avoid outdoor exercise, keep their doors and windows closed and wear face masks during smog days.
According to live city rankings accessible on the IQAir website, Lahore is the world’s second most polluted city, with an AQI of 209 (extremely unhealthy).