Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested the nation to offer special prayer (Salat al-Istisqa), for rain. Smog pakistan condition is getting worse daily.
Shehbaz Sharif also asked the religious leaders to organize special prayers for rain, saying rain would improve the environment and reduce illnesses.
The Prime Minsiter of Pakistan, emphasized that these prayers should held in all mosuqes that are being lookafter by the federal and provincial governments.
Lahore is currently the second most polluted city in the world, with an AQI of 780, while New Delhi leads at 802.
Rain is expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Friday evening or night, which could bring relief from the smog pakistan. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports that a westerly wave is moving over northern Pakistan and will cover upper regions by tomorrow.
Dense fog and Smog in punjab pakistan are likely to persist in cities like Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and others on Thursday night, but rainfall is predicted in many areas by Friday evening.
In Lahore, the minimum temperature is expected to be 15-17°C on Friday and 14-16°C on Saturday.
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