Suthra Punjab Worsens Air Quality
The "Suthra Punjab Program" aimed at cleaning the city is ironically contributing to the worsening air quality in Lahore.
Over 28,000 vehicles are deployed daily to collect garbage, which, despite cleaning the ground, pollute the air.
The transport sector accounts for nearly 39 per cent of the total pollution.
- 28,000 vehicles are used daily for garbage collection.
- Transport sector is a major contributor to pollution.
- Emission tests are mandatory, but thousands of petrol and diesel-powered sanitation vehicles still operate daily.
Author's summary: Suthra Punjab Program worsens Lahore's air quality despite cleaning efforts.