Punjab province plans artificial rain to combat Lahore's severe smog following an AQI of 394, citing health issues like breathing difficulties. Officials are also pressing for joint efforts with India to tackle cross-border stubble burning and are promoting environmental education among farmers.

Pakistan’s cultural city Lahore has been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394, and the Pakistan’s Punjab government has planned for artificial rain to mitigate smog impact.

“Yesterday Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world. We have taken a number of initiatives to address the matter and now we are planning for an artificial rain in the city,” Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari told a press conference here on Tuesday.

Artificial rain is also known as cloud seeding and it is a weather modification technique that aims to stimulate precipitation. This is done by introducing different substances into clouds that further promote the formation of raindrops or snowflakes. This whole process is known as cloud seeding.

Lahore: Artificial rain has been decided in Lahore due to increasing air pollution. According to the media reports, preparations have been made for artificial rain to prevent smog. It is also reported that due to the increase in pollution, school holidays have also been suggested.

Authorities in Lahore, the capital of Punjab, have decided to implement artificial rain as a measure to tackle the city's rising smog levels. According to sources, preparations for the artificial rain are already underway as part of efforts to curb smog and combat increasing air pollution. Experts have been consulted for the initiative.

LAHORE (Dunya News) - Preparations are being made to implement artificial rain in Lahore to mitigate smog. According to sources from the Ministry of Finance, the cost for the artificial rain initiative will be 350 million rupees, with the Meteorological and Environmental Departments playing key roles in the process.

Lahore: Pakistan 's cultural city Lahore been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394, and the Pakistan's Punjab government has planned for artificial rain to mitigate smog impact.