Lahore, Multan, Sheikhupura, Sadiqabad and surrounding areas received light rainfall last night which lowered the temperature and also cleared smog.
Residents of the provincial capital, Chicha Watni, Chakwal, Lodhran and surrounding areas have been facing difficulties owing to smog.
A steady rise in carbon emissions, coupled with a spike in cross-border crop burning, has thickened the layer of smog enveloping the provincial metropolis and other parts of Punjab, reducing visibility and causing flight delays.
What is smog?
Smog, also known as ground-level ozone, is a thick yellowish black fog which suspends in the air. It is caused when air pollution, emissions and fumes combine with fog and sunlight, forming a thick layer of smoke-like film in the atmosphere.
According to experts, emissions from industries and vehicles and cutting of trees worsen the phenomenon.
People may experience short-term skin and respiratory conditions such as eye irritation, coughing, throat/chest irritation and skin irritation as a result of breathing in the air affected by smog.
Health experts recommend artificial tears for eyes as one way of dealing with smog. The public is advised to adopt preventative measures such as avoiding the outdoors and using face masks when going out.
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