Scientists say toxic smog choking Pakistan will get worse
With the arrival of cooler temperatures, perpetually poor air quality has reached hazardous levels causing disruptions in daily activities. As VOA Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman reports, experts say the problem that keeps returning every winter will get worse over time.
India's toxic smog cuts off visibility in several areas
Toxic smog blanketed northern India on Thursday, becoming too thick to see through in several places, as high levels of pollution combined with humidity, low wind speed, and a drop in temperature, officials said.
Toxic smog in Pakistan is so bad you can see it from space
Record-breaking levels of thick, toxic smog that have shrouded eastern Pakistan and northern India since last month can be seen in striking satellite imagery.
India, Pakistan blanketed in smog so thick, it's visible from space: See pictures
Toxic smog in India and Pakistan has caused air quality in the major metropolitans of Lahore, Multan, Delhi and Chandigarh to deteriorate to toxic levels.
Pakistan’s toxic smog cover is now visible from space
Pakistan’s cities slip under toxic smog as live readings for Lahore show PM2.5 levels 100 times over what WHO prescribes
Pakistan's smog is visible from space. This activist is 'frustrated' but won't give up
The government in Lahore has closed schools and public spaces and shut down factories. Environmental lawyer Ahmad Rafay Alam shares his perspective: "frustrated" but still fighting.
Deadly toxic smog cover over Pakistan and India can be seen from space
The satellite images show an extremely heavy grey smog over Pakistan. It stretches into northern parts of India, albeit is lighter than the one over its neighbouring country.
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India's capital shuts all primary schools due to smog
India's capital New Delhi ordered all primary schools to cease in-person classes until further notice on Thursday night due ...
Thick smog shrouds Asian cities
Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and Southeast Asia as air pollution levels soared Thursday.
India's toxic smog hides Taj Mahal, delays flights
By Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Toxic smog obscured India's famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, as well as Sikhism's ...
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Lahore AQI Worse Than Delhi, NASA Shares Smog Photos As Pakistani City Reports 15,000 Respiratory Cases
As toxic smog continues to grip Lahore, the health condition of the people in Pakistani city continues to deteriorate with ...
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Thick smog shrouds New Delhi and other Asian cities
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and ...
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Thick toxic smog in India shrouds Taj Mahal, Golden Temple
Toxic smog obscured India’s famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, as well as Sikhism’s holiest shrine, the Golden Temple in ...
AP PHOTOS: Thick smog shrouds Asian cities
Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and Southeast Asia as air pollution levels soared Thursday. Air ...
Where is Taj Mahal? It disappears behind smog as Agra air pollution rises
A dense smog blanketed the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday as pollution levels surged, obscuring the iconic monument from view.