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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Air pollution in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has reached alarming levels, particularly during the winter months. Due to the increase in the price of LPG gas and the shortage of electricity, locals resort to burning wood, tyres, and plastic to heat their homes.
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Pakistan: Haphazard dumping of solid waste causing environmental hazards i
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
For over two decades, solid waste has been dumped haphazardly near the Jhal Road Overhead Bridge in Sahiwal, causing severe environmental and health issues. Despite a PKR 1.8 billion development project, the city still lacks a permanent dumping site. Residents report air pollution, contamina
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution rankings, Karachi air "very unhealt
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lahore has been ranked the most polluted city globally, with its air quality reaching "hazardous" levels, while Karachi's AQI remains in the "very unhealthy" range, marking it as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Both cities are grappling with severe smog caused by vehicle emission
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Delhi: Toxic foam floats on Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A thick layer of toxic foam is visibly seen floating on the surface of the Yanuma River, raising serious concerns about the potential health risks it poses to the surrounding communities.
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Fog clouds Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana; air quality deteriorates and re
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Air quality has deteriorated in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and parts of northern India, reaching severe levels and raising concerns about health risks.
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Dhaka air quality fourth worst globally on Sunday
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, recorded the fourth worst air quality globally on Sunday, with an AQI score of 234 classified as "very unhealthy." Cities performing worse include Delhi, Lahore, and Kinshasa. Persistent air pollution, particularly during winter, poses severe health risks, with t
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As Air Quality Worsens, Global Scientist Urges Haryana to Lead with Mandat
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], November 13: As air quality deteriorates across Northern India, posing serious health risks to children, the urgency for preventive health education has intensified. Dr Rahul Mehra, a prominent global scientist and India's National Representative for the UNESCO Chair in G
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Lahore grapples with severe air pollution as smog reaches record levels
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Lahore is grappling with dangerously high air pollution levels as its air quality index (AQI) spiked to an unprecedented 1,067, far exceeding WHO safety limits. Officials reported PM2.5 pollutant levels nearly 40 times above recommended thresholds, driven by low-grade diesel fumes, agricultu
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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities als
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
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Diphtheria cases surge in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa despite vaccination efforts
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Diphtheria cases have surged in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, with children across the province continuing to face health risks despite ongoing vaccination efforts led by the Expanded Program of Immunisation (EPI) and the K-P Health Department.
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Effective E-Waste Management of Laptops: A Path to Sustainability
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 21: As laptops become an indispensable part of modern life, their short lifecycle and frequent replacement contribute significantly to the global issue of electronic waste (e-waste). The improper disposal of laptops poses both environmental and health risks due to
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Pollution level in Nepal rises as winter sets in, concerns mount over heal
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Since early Thursday morning, the Nepali capital has witnessed a thick layer of air pollution creating problems for the residents.
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