LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Department has imposed a “green lockdown” in specific areas of Lahore to combat the increasing smog and air pollution.
According to a notification issued by the department, many high-pollution zones have been identified. The hot spots include Egerton Road, Davis Road, Durand Road, and Kashmir Road.
The areas near Shimla Hill to Gulshan Cinema and Abbot Road are also designated hotspots, while as are the areas from Shimla Hill to the Railway Station and Empress Road. Queen Mary Road and its surrounding areas are also included in the high-pollution list.
Under the lockdown complete ban on construction activities within these designated areas will be observed. Commercial generators are banned, and the operation of three-wheeled auto-rickshaws is also banned strictly. Additionally, open-air barbecue cooking is prohibited after 8 PM.
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