Due to climate change, smog is expected to increase this year, Meteorological Department

Islamabad: The Department of Meteorology has expressed the fear of a clear increase in smog this year due to climate change.

According to the Meteorological Department, smog generally continues from November to December. However, this time due to climate change there is a fear of clear increase in smog.

On the other hand, pollution from factories and smoke from vehicles can also lead to increased smog.

The Department of Meteorology has expressed the fear of increasing smog in some major cities of Pakistan this year. These include Lahore, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Faisalabad.

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The increase in smog can also pollute the health of citizens and the environment. While during smog, the risk of traffic accidents is also high due to reduced visibility.

Apart from this, asthma can increase in cities affected by smog. Children, the elderly and immunocompromised people may be more affected.