Construction in Lahore continues despite deadly smog

'Main contributors to air pollution are smog-forming particles from India'

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Web Desk

In order to combat spiking levels of smog, Delhi, India, has halted all construction work in the city. 

Over in Lahore, according to Punjab’s Environment Protection Department, the main contributors to air pollution are smog-forming particles from India, motor vehicles, industrial activity in urban areas and dust accumulated from construction sites.

Construction near the Punjab Governor House. Photo: Correspondent 
LESCO construction work underway near Egerton Road. Photo: Correspondent 
Work on the Orange line Metro Train. Photo: Natasha Mohammad Zai
Work on the Orange line Metro Train. Photo: Natasha Mohammad Zai
Work on the Orange line Metro Train. Photo: Natasha Mohammad Zai
Work on the Orange line Metro Train. Photo: Natasha Mohammad Zai