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Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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"Have Some Shame": BCCI's Scheduling Blasted After India vs SA 4th T20I Called Off Due To 'Excessive Fog' In Lucknow
The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month.
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Girl, 3, Goes To Court In Pakistan's Lahore As Air Quality Continues To Be Hazardous
A three-year-old girl has filed a petition against the local government in Pakistan's Punjab as the province, especially its capital Lahore, continues to reel under the severe impact of smog, keeping the air quality in an extremely hazardous zone.
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Smog Towers To Improve Air Quality: How Delhi Is Fighting Pollution
Every winter for at least a decade now, Delhi has been bracing for extreme air pollution that harms the health of its population, particularly children and the elderly.
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Do's And Don’ts To Survive Delhi’s Toxic Air
"Delhi's air has become extremely polluted. It was predicted a few days ago that the condition will be bad in the first of November. And it's true. The condition is very bad as it is getting difficult to stand on the road and breathe," said Dr Monga.
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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test Day 3: Dinesh Chandimal Signals Unease, Gets Medical Attention
On Sunday, the visitors' coach Nic Pothas said the smog was so extreme that his players -- who took the extraordinary step of wearing face masks -- were "coming off the field and vomiting".
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Pollution Masks: 8 Best Anti-Pollution Masks You Can Buy in India Right Now
Best N95, N97 air pollution masks you can buy in India from Dettol, 3M, Honeywell, and other brands on Amazon and Flipkart.
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Car Waiting, But Sonia Gandhi Skips Congress Meet, Is Unwell
Though her car was waiting at her doorstep to drive her the short distance to her meeting next door, Sonia Gandhi decided this morning to stay home, reportedly because of the extreme Delhi pollution that has become an international headline.
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Beijing Air Pollution Reaches Hazardous Levels
Schools in the Chinese capital kept students indoors and parents brought their kids to hospitals with breathing ailments today as Beijing grappled with extremely severe air pollution for the fifth straight day.
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China Smog Almost 50 Times WHO Recommendations
A swathe of China was blanketed with dangerous acrid smog today after levels of the most dangerous particulates reached almost 50 times World Health Organization maximums.
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Winter Chill Reportedly Claims 125 Lives, Gets Harsher in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh continued to shiver on Sunday, as dense fog and cold wave conditions continued unabated. At least 25 people died since Saturday, taking the death toll due to the extreme cold to 125, officials said.
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Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
-
Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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"Have Some Shame": BCCI's Scheduling Blasted After India vs SA 4th T20I Called Off Due To 'Excessive Fog' In Lucknow
The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month.
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Girl, 3, Goes To Court In Pakistan's Lahore As Air Quality Continues To Be Hazardous
A three-year-old girl has filed a petition against the local government in Pakistan's Punjab as the province, especially its capital Lahore, continues to reel under the severe impact of smog, keeping the air quality in an extremely hazardous zone.
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Smog Towers To Improve Air Quality: How Delhi Is Fighting Pollution
Every winter for at least a decade now, Delhi has been bracing for extreme air pollution that harms the health of its population, particularly children and the elderly.
-
Do's And Don’ts To Survive Delhi’s Toxic Air
"Delhi's air has become extremely polluted. It was predicted a few days ago that the condition will be bad in the first of November. And it's true. The condition is very bad as it is getting difficult to stand on the road and breathe," said Dr Monga.
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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test Day 3: Dinesh Chandimal Signals Unease, Gets Medical Attention
On Sunday, the visitors' coach Nic Pothas said the smog was so extreme that his players -- who took the extraordinary step of wearing face masks -- were "coming off the field and vomiting".
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Pollution Masks: 8 Best Anti-Pollution Masks You Can Buy in India Right Now
Best N95, N97 air pollution masks you can buy in India from Dettol, 3M, Honeywell, and other brands on Amazon and Flipkart.
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Car Waiting, But Sonia Gandhi Skips Congress Meet, Is Unwell
Though her car was waiting at her doorstep to drive her the short distance to her meeting next door, Sonia Gandhi decided this morning to stay home, reportedly because of the extreme Delhi pollution that has become an international headline.
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Beijing Air Pollution Reaches Hazardous Levels
Schools in the Chinese capital kept students indoors and parents brought their kids to hospitals with breathing ailments today as Beijing grappled with extremely severe air pollution for the fifth straight day.
-
China Smog Almost 50 Times WHO Recommendations
A swathe of China was blanketed with dangerous acrid smog today after levels of the most dangerous particulates reached almost 50 times World Health Organization maximums.
-
Winter Chill Reportedly Claims 125 Lives, Gets Harsher in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh continued to shiver on Sunday, as dense fog and cold wave conditions continued unabated. At least 25 people died since Saturday, taking the death toll due to the extreme cold to 125, officials said.
