Lahore: Air pollution has settled in Punjab, due to smog, every scene has become foggy, Lahore has once again become the most polluted city in the world.
The average rate of smog in the city of Lahore has increased to an alarming level, the overall air quality index of the city of Lahore has exceeded 1000, the air quality index of Defense (DHA) area has reached 1853, Liberty Chowk has reached 1208. is
Similarly, the air quality index around Shimla hill has reached 1007.
In Lahore, breathing problems are coming due to air pollution, while there are also complaints of eye irritation, medical experts have instructed the citizens to wear masks and go out.
On the other hand, in terms of air pollution, the Indian city of Kolkata is second with 311 AQI and Delhi is third with 258 AQI.
What is smog?
Smog is a combination of smoke and fog, usually associated with densely populated industrial areas. The word smog is a combination of the English words smoke and fog.
Such air pollution consists of nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, ozone, smoke or less visible pollutants such as carbon monoxide, chlorofluorocarbons, etc.
How is smog formed?
When the atmosphere is polluted or the gases that make up smog are released into the air, sunlight and its heat react with these gases and compounds in the atmosphere to form smog. The main reason for this is air pollution. This is usually the result of high traffic, high temperatures, sunlight and stagnant air, i.e. in winter when the wind speed is low, it helps smoke and fog to settle in places that form smog. is formed when the emission rate of pollutants near the ground increases.
The main causes of smog are emissions from petrol and diesel vehicles, industrial plants and activities, crop burning (as the Meteorological Department says) or heat generated by human activities.
What to do to prevent smog?
When smog spreads, one should avoid visiting the affected areas, but if it covers the entire city, prefer to stay indoors and keep the windows closed.
Use a face mask when going outside and if wearing contact lenses, prefer glasses instead.
Avoid exercising during smog, especially during the middle of the day, when ground-level ozone levels are highest.
If you are suffering from asthma, keep this inhaler with you at all times, if the condition worsens suddenly, consult a doctor.
If you suffer from various respiratory problems and must go out in the smog, avoid going to densely populated areas where there is a possibility of getting stuck in traffic jams. .
