Lahore closes primary schools for a week due to severe air pollution exceeding 1,000 AQI.

Lahore, Pakistan, has closed primary schools for a week due to record-high air pollution levels, with the air quality index exceeding 1,000. Authorities aim to protect children's health amid severe smog caused by diesel fumes and agricultural burning. The closure affects all public and private schools for grades up to five, from November 4 to 9, 2024. The situation will be reassessed, and further extensions may occur based on air quality.

November 03, 2024
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