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Iraq yet again hit by increasingly frequent dust storms

iraq

Iraq was once again blanketed in an orange blanket on Sunday, the latest in a series of dust storms that have become increasingly prevalent. Flights were grounded due to poor visibility at airports serving the capital Baghdad and the Shiite holy city of Najaf, with the phenomenon expected to continue into Monday, according to the weather service. … Read more

School closed in Punjab

Educational institutions

Due to the smog, the education department has formally announced to close the school in various cities of Punjab province on Friday, November 22, 2019. According to the details, due to the smog throughout the province Punjab, educational activities will be suspended on Friday in different areas, education department has issued the notification. Punjab Education … Read more

Smog grips Lahore, forced rerouting of three flights to Islamabad

Smog grips Lahore

Air pollution in the shape of smog engulfed Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport results in diversion of three flights to Islamabad here on Thursday. According to sources, flight number QR 628 from Doha to Lahore was diverted to Islamabad airport due to poor visibility caused by intense smog. The flights from Damam and Urumqi were … Read more

Smog chokes Lahore, schools to remain closed

Severe smog in Lahore

The Punjab government has on Thursday announced the closure of schools as smog has once again severely hit the provincial capital, Lahore, with Air Quality Index reaching 455. According to the details, severe fog is prevailing in various areas of Lahore, Johar Town, Faisal Town and Wapda Town. Whereas in Gulberg, Green Town, Mall Road, … Read more