Tag: pollution
Prolonged Air Pollution Exposure Doubles Risk Of Smell Loss: Study
Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) 2.5 -- a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air -- doubles the risk of losing smell, a hallmark of Covid-19, according to a study.....
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Monday inaugurated India’s first-ever smog tower at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in the Connaught Place area to help combat rising air pollution in the national capital.....
Delhi Vehicle Owners Need To Carry PUC Certificate Or Face Action
The Delhi government has asked vehicle owners to carry valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates or pay a fine of Rs 10,000 along with an additional action of suspended driving license for three months. ....
Another Day Of Clear Sky In Delhi, Air Quality Moderate
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted 'mainly clear sky' in the national capital on Thursday with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 19 degrees Celsius. ....
Bad Air Quality Can Affect Survivors Of Severe Covid: Experts
As air quality in the national capital turned "very poor" ahead of Diwali, it can be of concern, particularly to people who have survived severe Covid, experts warned on Monday. ....
'Air Pollution May Exacerbate Covid-19 Risks'
With the ongoing Covid pandemic having airborne transmission, particulate matter (PM) in the air could act as a carrier to increase the spread of the virus, experts said. ....
Residents Of Pakistan's Lahore Choke In Acrid Smog
The capital of Pakistan's largest province in terms of population, Lahore, is witnessing the worst air quality and has become one of the worlds most polluted cities, choking the residents. ....
Air Pollution May Lead To Premature Birth, Poor Brain Development: Experts
Newborns and children are more susceptible to the air pollution inside and outside homes which may have adverse impact on their cognitive development. ....
