Punjab has introduced Pakistan’s first modern air quality forecast system, designed to predict both weather conditions and pollution levels across the province. The initiative was launched on the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, officials from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed on Saturday.
According to provincial authorities, the new system will help monitor and reduce air pollution in Lahore, Faisalabad, and other major cities.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the system integrates real-time monitoring with scientific forecasting models, drawing from international platforms such as Windy and Euro, while adapting to local needs.
She added that data from 41 modern air quality monitoring stations installed earlier this year will feed into the system. The network is expected to expand to 100 stations in the near future.
Experts believe the automated system will track pollution levels, record weather changes, and issue public advisories on health precautions. They say it will also aid the government in developing science-based policies for tackling pollution.
Aurangzeb praised the Environment Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work on the project, calling it a key part of Punjab’s anti-smog plan. Measures under the broader program include action against crop residue burning, vehicle emissions, and industrial pollution.
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