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Rising Air Pollution in South Asia Poses Urgent Health Risks Ahead of Diwali

Rising Air Pollution in South Asia Poses Urgent Health Risks Ahead of Diwali

Toxic air pollution surges in Indian capital
Toxic air pollution surges in Indian capital

Delhi air pollution surges ahead of Diwali as authorities tighten smog restrictions and PM2.5 levels exceed WHO limits.

Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force

On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.

Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia
Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia

Lahore and Delhi choke as air pollution worsens, with smog making Lahore the world’s most polluted city and Delhi imposing curbs.

Pakistan A Major Cause? How Delhi's Pollution Is Becoming A 'Beyond-Borders' Problem
Pakistan A Major Cause? How Delhi's Pollution Is Becoming A 'Beyond-Borders' Problem

Meteorological expert Navdeep Dahiya flagged the trend, warning that smoke from active fires in Pakistan and India could spread across the northern plains.

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