poor condition due to contamination
Not only India but also neighboring country Pakistan is facing the brunt of the pollution. The air quality index (AQI) crossed 2000 in Lahore and Multan in Punjab province. The situation is changing from bad to worse. The situation is such that people find it difficult to leave their homes. Due to the poisonous air, people have difficulty breathing and burning sensation in the eyes. Apart from this, many types of health related problems are also occurring.
In view of the worsening situation, the Punjab government in Pakistan has announced a three-day lockdown next week. A complete lockdown has been imposed in Multan and Lahore. The condition of both cities is very bad. In hospitals, the number of patients suffering from shortness of breath and respiratory problems has increased. The Punjab provincial government has declared smog a medical emergency.
Lahore and Multan imposed blockade
According to ARY News, the lockdown will be in full force in Lahore and Multan from next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the smog situation will be monitored on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. If air quality deteriorates, more lockdowns may be imposed. In view of the situation, Pakistan’s Information and Environment Protection Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced a complete ban on construction activities in Lahore and Multan for a week starting November 16.
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Crowds of people gathered in hospitals.
According to Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, in Punjab province with a population of 130 million, around 20 lakh cases of asthma, respiratory infections, eye infections and heart-related problems were reported in hospitals last month, besides respiratory diseases. At a press conference, he compared the health risks caused by smog to epidemics such as Covid-19. He said that in just a week, more than 6 lakh people have been affected in Punjab. At the same time, about 65 thousand people were hospitalized. The number of patients in the hospital is continuously increasing, so the leaves of the paramedical staff have been canceled and the OPD hours have been extended up to 8 pm.
Ban these things
In view of the haze, the Punjab government has taken several measures, including closure of schools and colleges. Vehicles that emit excessive smoke and visit picnic and entertainment venues have been banned. Along with this, instructions have been given to close hotels and restaurants after 8:00 p.m. At the same time, all non-governmental offices have been asked to work at only 50 percent capacity.
