Punjab government to counter pollutants with anti-smog guns
Pakistan
Hefty amount of over Rs 5 billion would be earmarked for the purpose
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Punjab government designed a modern strategy to counter alarming smog in the province.
The government has decided to enhance the capacity to control smog along with imposition of the lockdown.
According to the strategy, an air quality monitoring system will be introduced.
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A hefty amount of over Rs 5 billion would be earmarked for the purpose.
According to the strategy, the smog cannons would be installed in highly smoggy areas. This would easily cleanse the small particles that pollute the air.
According to the new strategy, the sale of substandard fuel will also be controlled which adds to the air pollution. The transport department would ensure inspection of vehicles emitting smoke.
