Tag: Air Quality
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Dust Storm Hits Outback NSW: Massive Orange Wall
Outback NSW hit by record dust storm A colossal dust storm swept across New South Wales’ Outback, delivering a brutal reminder of the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather as months of heat and arid conditions culminated in a dramatic environmental event. After days of record-breaking heat, a wall of orange and red earth surged through…
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Outback NSW Faces Massive Dust Storm After Prolonged Heatwave
Unprecedented Dust Storm Swallowing the Outback After months of extreme heat and drought, the Australian outback again confronted a dramatic weather event: a massive dust storm rolling through New South Wales. The wall of orange and red earth swept across the landscape, slamming into Broken Hill before continuing east for more than 100 kilometres. It’s…
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Delhi Pollution Persists Despite Rain: January 2026 AQI Hits 307
Introduction: Rain Doesn’t Clear Delhi’s Pollution Cloud Delhi once again finds itself battling air pollution even as the skies deliver heavy rainfall. An analysis of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shows that January 2026 was more polluted than January last year, despite a 33% increase in rainfall. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for…
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Mumbai Players Mask Up as Pollution Forces Masked Ranji Trophy Start
Pollution Forces Protective Masks at Ranji Trophy Opener The Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Delhi began under unusual conditions as the home side’s players were required to wear face masks on the field. The decision came after heavy construction activity in the vicinity intensified air pollution, prompting health concerns for players during the first…
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Air pollution linked to poorer concentration in schoolgirls far more than diet quality
Air pollution shows the strongest link to concentration problems in schoolgirls New research examining schoolgirls across several regions finds that exposure to polluted air is more consistently associated with reduced attention and concentration than diet quality. The study, which followed a large cohort of adolescent girls, suggests that air quality may play a pivotal role…
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Delhi Faces Coldest Republic Day in 5 Years as Rain Likely Today
Overview: A Chillier Republic Day in Delhi Delhi woke up to one of the coldest Republic Days in recent memory. Temperatures plunged to the mid- to low- range, with the mercury dipping to as low as 3.6°C in parts of the city. The unusual chill accompanied a narrow spell of cold wave conditions that affected…
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Delhi Faces Coldest Republic Day in Five Years as Rain Likely Today
Overview: A Chillier Republic Day in Delhi Delhi woke up to one of the coldest Republic Days in recent memory, with temperatures dipping to unseasonably low levels as the city marked its national holiday. Meteorological agencies reported that the mercury touched near 3.6°C in parts of the capital, signaling a surge in coldwave conditions that…
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Delhi Braces for Republic Day Chill: Coldest in Five Years with Rain Expected Today
Delhi Records its Coldest Republic Day in Five Years Delhi woke up to unusually frigid conditions as the city marked Republic Day, recording temperatures that hovered near the freezing point in several neighborhoods. With a low of about 3.6°C reported in parts of the capital, residents pulled out thick jackets and scarves to combat the…
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Delhi Rain Eases Air Pollution as Winds Turn Chilly: IMD Forecast Highlights Relief
Delhi’s Rain Brings Brief Breath of Fresh Air On a fleeting but welcome note, Delhi woke to a cooler atmosphere after a brief spell of rain on Friday. The showers provided much-needed relief from the capital’s toxic air pollution levels, as the winds shifted and carried away some of the smog that had lingered above…
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Delhi Rain Brings Air Quality Relief; IMD Forecast Signals Cooler Winds Ahead
Delhi Weather Sparks Short-Term Relief from Toxic Air Residents woke to a change in the city’s mood as a spell of light rain swept through Delhi on Friday, bringing welcome relief from the season’s stubborn air pollution. With the skies clearing momentarily and winds turning cooler, the city’s air quality showed signs of improvement, prompting…