Fazilka (Punjab): This week, Fazilka district has experienced a significant increase in farm fires and stubble burning incidents, as indicated by satellite data. Consequently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the area has risen to 207, raising alarms about public health, particularly for those with respiratory issues. In response to the worsening conditions, Jakhar Trust.
Lahore: Nearly 20 lakh people have sought medical treatment for respiratory issues in Pakistan’s Punjab province in the last one month, the local health department has revealed while releasing data from its first-of-its-kind report. It stated that Pakistani citizens are suffering from respiratory, asthma, heart diseases and stroke due to smog as Lahore and Multan.
Lahore [Pakistan]: The toxic smog which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours, Ary News reported. According to Ary News, Lahore’s hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from dry cough, breathing difficulties, pneumonia, and chest.
New Delhi: Delhi-NCR is currently facing severe smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) hits alarming levels. As of 7:30 a.m. on November 14, the average AQI in the city reached 430, marking the second consecutive day of hazardous pollution. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), numerous locations within Delhi have recorded AQI.
Lahore: A three-year-old girl has filed a petition against the local government in Pakistan’s Punjab as the province, especially its capital Lahore, continues to reel under the severe impact of smog, keeping the air quality in an extremely hazardous zone. On Thursday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore stayed on top of the.
Jalandhar : Punjab Local Bodies Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh launched the ‘Swacchta Di Lahar’ campaign today by personally cleaning the streets and lifting garbage in Jalandhar. This 15-day cleanliness drive, from October 24 to November 7, aims to raise public awareness about the importance of cleanliness as a collective responsibility. Launching the initiative, Dr. Ravjot.
Jalandhar : Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal called upon farmers to take collective action to protect the environment by refraining from burning stubble. He also directed officials and staff working in various departments to intensify their efforts and take immediate action against incidents of stubble burning. Accompanied by SSP Harkamal Preet Singh, Dr. Aggarwal instructed.
CHANDIGARH: To ensure a full stop to stubble burning, the Punjab Police jointly with the Civil Administration has initiated a massive campaign to educate farmers about the harmful effects of burning stubble and also taking legal action against those found putting matchsticks to paddy straw, said Special Director General of Police (Spl DGP) Law and.
The BJP’s Delhi spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawala, visited the Yamuna River on Saturday to draw attention to the escalating pollution crisis in the capital as Chhath Puja approaches. He criticized Arvind Kejriwal for his ten-year tenure’s failure to effectively tackle the environmental issues and called for voters to reject him in the upcoming elections by saying.
