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Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to riseEurope is reeling from a devastating heatwave, with France reporting over 1,000 excess deaths, primarily among the elderly. Record temperat...
Delhi Airport issues advisory as heavy smog chokes capital, passengers asked to check with airlinesDelhi experienced a severe smog situation on Saturday, with air quality reaching the 'severe' category. Despite low visibility, Indira Gand...
Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog; AQI at 323Delhi experienced a thick blanket of toxic smog on Friday morning. The Air Quality Index reached 323, categorised as 'very poor'. Several a...
Pakistan: Lahore ranked second most polluted city in worldLahore faces severe air pollution, ranking as the world's second most polluted city. Faisalabad and Gujranwala also report extremely hazard...
Mounting economic costs of India's killer smogToxic smog engulfing north India is causing a health crisis and severely impacting the country's economy. Studies estimate annual losses of...
From ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’: Delhi breathes easier, but ‘very poor’ air still fuels health complaintsDelhi's air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 381 as of Thursday morning, following days of 'severe plus' conditio...
Delhi air quality dips back into 'severe' category; smog reduces visibility as AQI touches low levelsDelhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the 'severe' category, with the AQI reaching 424 on Wednesday morning. The city continues t...
Air Pollution: Production at 3.4 M MSMEs hit in Punjab, Haryana, DelhiSevere smog in north India is disrupting factory production, causing supply chain delays and reducing worker efficiency. The PHD Chamber of...
Smog so thick you can't see ahead: From flight operations to lung problems, how toxic air is disrupting IndiaToxic smog has engulfed parts of India and Pakistan, severely impacting visibility and air quality. Lahore currently ranks as the world's m...
2000 AQI in Pakistan? NASA images reveal horrific smog engulfing Lahore and other citiesA thick smog, visible from space, has engulfed Pakistan's Punjab province, leading to record-high pollution levels and prompting strict gov...
Pakistan's battle with pollution: Multan under 'lockdown' as AQI tops 2,000Multan, Pakistan, experienced hazardous smog levels on Friday, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 2,000. The Punjab government decl...
How can nearby villages help in solving Delhi's killer smog?Delhi needs rural neighbors' help to beat smog, says study. Regional air quality plans, airshed councils, and smog forecasts recommended. R...
Pakistan says it will take up burning of crops' residues with India at diplomatic levelPakistan plans to address the issue of "stubble burning in Indian Punjab" impacting air quality in Lahore with India at the diplomatic leve...
Warning issued after volcanic smog detected at Taal Volcano, class suspended; Here’s what happenedAccording to Phivolcs' latest advisory, the volcanic smog, or vog, was first observed at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday and has persisted since the...
Smog towers 'quick fix', no scientific evidence they tackle pollution long-term, say expertsTheir comments came soon after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated India's first smog tower in the city's Connaught Place area...
Smog causes an estimated 49,000 deaths in Beijing, Shanghai in 2020: TrackerThe economic impact was calculated by estimating factors like work absences and years lost due to illness. Measured on a per capita basis, ...
Delhi is turning into Hitler’s 'gas chamber'! Here's what the increasing smog is doing to your body, and what you need to doSmog affects everyone differently, depending on their lifestyle, health condition and age.
Burning crop-residue not the only factor behind smog: Manohar Lal KhattarAfter the meeting, Khattar said the smog over Delhi and some parts in the National Capital Region is fallout of various factors, including ...
As Delhi chokes, India Inc steps in to shield staff from pollutionFor the moment, many have decided to provide masks to employees, issue health advisories, install air purifiers and advise staff to stay in...
Air quality 'worse', justifies odd-even scheme: CSECSE said in its analysis that if half of the cars are off the road, the total toxic load of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides can also...