Smog controlling: KPK govt imposes ban on burning of solid waste, tyres

NationalSmog controlling: KPK govt imposes ban on burning of solid waste, tyres

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has imposed a ban on burning of solid waste and rubber tyres in a bid to contain smog, decreasing visibility besides creating numerous health hazards.

According to a notification issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, all the Deputy Commissioners have been directed to enforce ban on burning of solid waste and tyres for containing smog.

The provincial government has also decided to launch awareness campaign about hazards of smog and measures for prevention.

In this regard, the Deputy Commissioners were also directed to arrange awareness sessions and walks for apprising people about measures that can protect them from hazards of smog.

Meanwhile, according to the Met Office, less than normal rainfall is expected in most parts of Pakistan during the November while one or two spells of light to moderate rainfall may occur the northern parts of the Country.

The Met Office reported that fog/smog with variable intensity is likely to prevail in the plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh during the month.

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