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Punjab has closed public spaces in major cities due to severe smog, which has caused air quality levels to exceed hazardous limits. Affected areas include parks, zoos, museums, and historical sites, with restrictions in place until November 17. The air in cities like Lahore and Multan has reached particulate matter levels 20 to 48 times higher than the safe threshold. Schools in these areas were also closed, and the government is taking measures to mitigate pollution from sources such as crop burning and diesel fumes.
