Every year, from December to April, the sweeps across Africa. This cool, dry and dust-laden wind gets its name from haramata, a word in the Ghanaian language Fanti. The wind originates from high-pressure systems over the Sahara, south of Algeria and Libya and north of Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Chad. It significantly alters the climatic … Read more
A new report on air quality released on Tuesday has painted a grim picture for India as 13 of the world’s top 20 most-polluted cities are within the country’s borders. Dust pollution on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) near Gurugram Sector 74A.( Parveen Kumar/HT Photo) The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality … Read more
Lava has launched the Prowatch X smartwatch in India, featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and advanced health tracking capabilities, priced at Rs 4,499. The smartwatch will be available for pre-order until February 18, with sales beginning February 21 on Flipkart.The aluminum alloy smartwatch offers customers a Rs. 1,000 discount when purchased using bank debit or … Read more
February 14, 2025, 9:48 PM (Updated on February 14, 2025, 10:06 PM) A chemical plant in Jiangshan District with thick smoke at night. (Image from the Ministry of Environment’s Air Quality Monitoring Web Page) Chemical Plant Fire in Jiangshan District Raises Air Quality Alerts Table of Contents Chemical Plant Fire in Jiangshan District Raises Air … Read more
India is home to some of the most polluted cities in the world, with poor air quality being a major concern. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure of the level of air pollution, and India has been struggling with high AQI levels for years. Amid all this, recent research highlights air pollution as … Read more
Breathing Clean: Understanding Air Pollution and How to Stay Safe \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ Air pollution affects 99% of the global population, with harmful gases and fine particles leading to 7 million premature deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While smog is a … Read more
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Wednesday enforced Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR following a significant dip in air quality, attributed to calm winds, low temperatures, and dense fog. The region’s Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply from 275 on Tuesday to 396 by 6 pm on … Read more
Mumbai, The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has issued stringent guidelines to curb dust pollution caused by construction activities. In a release issued on Saturday, the MMRDA said these measures are a critical step towards improving Mumbai’s air quality and ensuring sustainable urban development. The new guidelines outline immediate actions to control dust, monitor construction … Read more