Lahore’s Changing Seasons: From ‘Bheega Bheega Sa December’ to the Persistent Smog of Winter

Government Response

In response to the worsening air quality, the local government proposed a four-day working week, with an additional day off on Wednesdays, as a measure to reduce the number of cars on the streets. However, this proposal faced rejection, underlining the challenges in implementing unconventional solutions to combat the persistent smog problem. We observed a semi-locked down as to combat SMOG & protect public health, there was ‘restricted movement’ & closures of schools, offices, markets, shopping malls, restaurants & cinemas, from November 9 to 12.

How does staying inside reduce smog? The smog has temporarily cleared, and likewise, the business lockdown should also be lifted. Because, as the saying goes, nothing remains permanent – not even the cold November rain.

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