Lahore has taken a significant step towards addressing its air pollution crisis with the installation of its first smog tower at the Mahmood Booti dumping site. Designed to improve air quality, the smog tower is now undergoing its first-ever field test following the completion of clinical and lab trials.
How It Works
The smog tower uses electrostatic charges to capture chemical pollutants and purify the air. Capable of cleaning up to 1.2 million cubic meters of air every 24 hours, the tower aims to reduce harmful particulate matter in one of the city’s most polluted areas.
Field Test Details
A 15-day field test has been initiated to evaluate the tower’s efficiency. If successful, similar towers will be installed at various locations across the city to tackle Lahore’s worsening smog problem.
Official Remarks
Punjab’s Secretary of Environment, Raja Jahangir Anwar, stated that air quality monitors would assess the tower’s effectiveness. He emphasized the strategic selection of Mahmood Booti, one of the city’s most polluted zones, for this pilot project. “If the experiment proves successful, smog towers will be deployed at multiple locations to improve air quality across Lahore,” he said.
This innovative approach could mark a turning point in Lahore’s fight against smog, offering hope for cleaner and healthier air for its residents.
