Health Dept issues air pollution advisory to protect citizens from harmful effects

Ferozepur, November 5, 2025: As winter sets in and air quality deteriorates, the Punjab Department of Health and Family Welfare has issued a public advisory urging citizens to take preventive measures against rising air pollution.

Civil Surgeon Dr. Rajwinder Kaur stated that colder weather combined with stubble burning significantly worsens air quality, increasing the risk of illness and mortality, especially among vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with chronic respiratory conditions.

The advisory recommends avoiding areas with heavy traffic and industrial emissions, and checking the Air Quality Index (AQI) before planning outdoor activities. Citizens are ad

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