Overview
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department reports a continuing dry spell nationwide with stable conditions favoring smog accumulation.
- Forecasts point to dense haze lingering for the next two to three days over Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Okara, Sialkot, and surrounding districts.
- Health authorities advised children, older adults, and people with respiratory or cardiac issues to limit outdoor activity and consider masks.
- Reduced visibility is expected to heighten road accident risks and could disrupt transport, with officials urging caution for travelers.
- Earlier readings showed Lahore at an AQI of 181 (unhealthy), illustrating deteriorating air quality as seasonal smog conditions develop.