Flight operations in Punjab were severely affected by dense smog and fog on Friday, leading to widespread delays and cancellations, as reported by ARY News.
A dense layer of smog enveloped the city of Delhi for the third consecutive day and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 420 as of 9 am on Friday morning, according to the SAFAR.
Truck drivers in Delhi raised concern about the potential impact on their livelihood as the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) ordered the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR from Friday.
With the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi worsening and hovering in the severe category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked stage three of the anti-pollution plan GRAP.
On the increasing pollution and smog in the national capital Delhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her concern and said that a solution for cleaner air was the need of the hour.
The toxic smog which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours.
As Delhi continues to grapple with 'severe' air pollution, the Delhi Airport on Thursday issued an advisory for passengers and informed that all flight operations are currently normal, however, Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at the airport.
Veteran Pakistani actress Simi Raheel posted a story on Instagram and wrote, "Lahore is dying, and no one is doing anything to save it. Not everyone has the option to go to London," in a clear criticism of leaders in Punjab."
Similar to other days, a dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Delhi with the Air quality dropping down to 361 categorized as 'Very Poor' on Wednesday.
Similar to other days, a dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Delhi with the Air quality dropping down to 361 categorized as 'Very Poor' on Wednesday.