Schools & Colleges Close on Fri & Sat due to Smog in Punjab

Furthermore, the government has implemented additional measures, including the provision of e-bikes to students and employees. A new schedule for business operations has been established, with all types of businesses closing on Sundays. Markets and bazaars, however, will now operate from 3:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. In an effort to alleviate the smog situation, the government is exploring the possibility of inducing artificial rain in the presence of clouds. Additionally, the distribution of electric bikes will be subsidized, and increased water sprinkling on roads is planned to combat the prevailing conditions. It has been noted that the Air Quality Index AQI is higher in the morning, decreases at noon, and the government sees no issue with markets remaining open until midnight.