Smog Declared a Adversity in Lahore by PDMA
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The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared Lahore a smog-hit city through a notification submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday, which also lays down anti-smog measures.
The announcement states that all smog-causing activities will be banned across the province.
A crisis room is to be set up at the PDMA office and special teams will be formed to deal with the menace.
Smog industries will be closed and schools will have to buy buses to minimize pollution.
Deputy Commissioners will make every effort to eradicate pollution in their respective districts. Burning of agricultural residues will be prohibited.
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Crop burning will be dealt with harshly and in case of violation, the Deputy Commissioner concerned will be held accountable.
Polluting vehicles and industries will also be dealt with harshly. Smooth operation will be ensured.
Those responsible for encroachments and illegal parking will be severely reprimanded. Smog warnings will be issued by the relevant departments.
Experts from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned authorities last month of particularly heavy smog this year.
