Rahim Yar Khan is the most polluted city in Punjab, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 519. According to Assistant Director of Environment Suraj Kumar, the Department of Environment has responded by taking important actions to address the smog situation.
Strict measures were taken against the owners of 29 brick kilns that were demolished over the course of the last month for lacking the necessary technology.
Nine industrial facilities have been blocked for contributing to pollution, and seven have been dismantled.
To protect themselves from the dangerous air quality, residents have been encouraged to use masks and refrain from needless travel.
The assistant director underlined the department’s dedication to reducing pollution by enforcing environmental regulations and conducting thorough inspections.
