RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Prolonged drought and airborne dust particles have caused smog that has marred the natural beauty of twin cities of Rawalpindi, and Islamabad.
A blanket of dust has settled also over Murree’s once bright landscape, covering green trees, flowers, buildings, and billboards, leaving them quite dull.
Recreational parks and tourist spots in Rawalpindi and Islamabad are also enveloped in dust as residents await rain.
Courtyards, rooftops, and corridors of government offices are covered with layers of dirt.
Flowers planted along roads and in the parks have faded under the dusty winds.
Rising air pollution has led to throat infections, eye irritation, cough, flu, nasal pain, fever and other illnesses.
Chances of rain in twin cities
There is little to no chance of rain in the twin cities in the coming days. The weather forecast predicts cold, dry, and mostly sunny conditions for the upcoming week.
In the coming week, conditions will remain predominantly dry with sunny or partly cloudy skies and no significant precipitation is expected.
The ongoing dry spell is also affecting wheat crops in the Potohar region.
