Punjab Schools Reopen After Smog Eases
According to a notification issued by the provincial government, schools will reopen a t8:45 AM. The notification also mandates that all students, teachers, and school staff must wear masks, and school administrations will be responsible for ensuring compliance with this directive.
Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb addressed the situation, stating that difficult decisions had been made to protect public health, noting that the change in the direction and speed of the eastern winds had improved the smog situation in Punjab.
On Tuesday, schools in Rawalpindi Division were reopened after betterment in the air quality following a decrease in smog.
Punjab govt issues update on school closure amid smog crisis
The Punjab government earlier announced the closure of the schools from November 17 to 25.
According to a notification issued by the Punjab government, the schools in Rawalpindi Division resumed educational activities as the air pollution has decreased in the area after easing in smog.
Schools in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, and Chakwal reopened, the notification read.
Toxic smog levels reportedly dropped to some extent in Lahore and other cities of Punjab.
It is to be noted here that toxic smog has dropped in Lahore and the city has gone down to third place at the Air Quality Index (AQI) among the most polluted cities in the world after remaining on top of the list for several days.
The local administration has eased restrictions, and all hotels and restaurants opening time has been extended to 10 the night. The dine-in and takeaway facilities will be available at eateries till 10:00 PM.
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