Smog crisis causes Lahore to be ranked most polluted city in the world
The smog crisis in Lahore continues to raise alarms every day as now the city has been ranked among one of the most polluted cities in the world. International media outlets have reported the thick, toxic blanket is so dense to the point that it can even be seen from space as NASA worldview shows.
Despite the government implementing strict measures to curb the toxic pollution by closing schools across Rawalpindi, Bhawalpur and other cities, prohibiting outside activities like festivals or events, the environmental hazard shows no signs of slowing down.
‘Smog is killing us’: Celebrities express dismay at slow action towards environmental crisis
Many Pakistani celebrities have stepped up to urge the government to take notice of the smog and implement strict measures to save lives from dying.
Veteran actress Simi Raheal wrote a post on her Instagram stories subtly calling out the government officials who had flown out to London during the smog crisis in Lahore. She wrote:
“Lahore is dying and no one is doing anything to save it! Not everyone has the option of going to London!”
Veteran actress Saba Hamid shared a reel where she was travelling from the motorway road to Lahore and showed how the thick smog had enveloped the city. She wrote:
“Smog is killing us, and no end of this nightmare is in sight. Lahore once a city of gardens is a silent killer now.”
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Dur-e-Fishan Saleem uploaded a video on her Instagram stories where she expressed her shock at the state of the smog outside her bedroom window. The actress could be heard saying “This looks haunted. It feels like I’m inside a horror game.”
Actress Saba Qamar had also uploaded a post this week on her Instagram stories where she expressed her shock at the abysmal crisis of Lahore.
“Dear Lahore, I just want to breathe,” wrote the ‘Hindi Medium’ actress. “The smog is thick, suffocating and I can feel it in every breathe. For those with asthma, it’s more than just discomfort it’s a struggle to live each moment. Please, clear skies, come back soon.”
Read more: ‘I just want to breathe’: Saba Qamar calls for action against smog crisis in Lahore
If you are a resident of Lahore, please do not take this crisis lightly and quickly start reading up on ways you can keep yourself as well as your family safe. We have already compiled a list of actions people can take to stay safe in this smog.
Read more: As smog worsens in Lahore, here are some tips to stay safe
