Lahore Chokes on Toxic Smog, Ranked Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Lahore, The provincial capital of Punjab, is once again grappling with severe smog, earning its spot among the world’s most polluted cities. The situation is particularly dire for children, who are vulnerable to respiratory problems due to the smog. In response, authorities have allowed kids to take extended leaves from school.

Meanwhile, the Punjab government had declared the smog problem a “calamity”.

The special education schools had been directed to start online classes to ensure protection in a polluted environment.