LAHORE – Punjab’s modern climate forecasting system released data for Wednesday (today), predicting the province’s air quality index (AQI) to remain around 170. The officials said the air quality would stay at a moderate level, allow the citizens to continue their daily activities without major health concerns. Traffic congestion contributed to a slight rise in air pollution between 7am and 9am, with another steady increase observed between 5pm and 9pm. To keep citizens informed, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has launched daily weather and air quality bulletins. As part of these measures, vehicles entering Lahore are being inspected, and the environmental protection force has been mobilized across the province.