Pakistan: Lahore attempts to tackle smog with mist machines
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To tackle air pollution, Lahore's city administration has introduced anti-smog machines. These vehicles spray ultra-fine water mist
into the air, causing dust and pollution particles to cluster together and fall to the ground.
Last month, Lahore sat in the 201–300 range of the Air Quality Index (AQI) — the 'very unhealthy' category. A good AQI is between 0 and 50. Lahore's air is far more polluted than what's considered safe.
Although smog is visible, the real danger is fine particulate matter that is inhaled into the lungs. These microscopic pollutants, called PM 2.5 and PM 10, spike in winter due to traffic, industry, and stalled air masses.
Despite the Pakistani government efforts, sources of pollution remain unchecked.