The onset of the winter season often leads to the formation of dust in the atmosphere, which increases the level of pollution.
The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has noted that the air pollution ratio recorded during certain periods was higher than the permissible limit.
[4] This improvement is due to the longer rainy season, which helps limit the amount of pollution in the atmosphere and reduces vehicle emissions during the lockdown.
[5] As of June 2022, the air quality in Islamabad was reported to be unhealthy due to persistent hot dry weather and increased vehicular traffic on the roads.
The pollution ratio was recorded above the permissible limit, indicating the need for continuous efforts to improve air quality.