In a welcome relief for residents of Punjab, the provincial government has decided to reopen schools and markets that had been closed due to hazardous air quality levels. The decision comes after a significant improvement in air quality across major cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala.
Over the past week, smog levels had reached hazardous levels, prompting the provincial government to shut down educational institutions and non-essential businesses as a precautionary measure to protect public health. However, with air quality improving and the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to safer levels, the government has announced the reopening of schools and markets, effective immediately.
Authorities continue to monitor air quality and have assured the public that additional measures will be taken to address long-term air pollution concerns. The improvement in air quality has been attributed to a combination of weather changes and government efforts to curb industrial emissions and vehicular pollution.
