Smoke genie of old Calcutta
Charcoal, dung, wood etc., used as fuels before the mid-19th century were responsible for the problem of smoke, or miasma.
Charcoal, dung, wood etc., used as fuels before the mid-19th century were responsible for the problem of smoke, or miasma.
Besides leading a sedentary lifestyle and eating junk food regularly, acute smoking and air pollution also triggers cardiovascular diseases, starting from heart attack, cardiac arrhythmia, hypertension to stroke.
Amid the concerns of pollution and air quality in the city, doctors from various hospitals issued a health advisory, stressing on the use of N-95 masks on smoggy mornings.
Primary pollutants in the city air continued to be the PM 2.5 micro particles, the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) said.
Picture this: with winter around the corner, there is a slight chill in the air. Coupled with the alarming levels of pollution which have forced everyone indoors, it’s the ideal time to curl up on your couch and binge watch your favourite web-series, which has eight short episodes of 30 minutes each.
As the vibrant celebrations of Diwali unfolded across the country, a thick veil of smoke descended in its aftermath, revealing a disconcerting reality - the air quality in major cities reached hazardous levels.
Data from 242 cities collected on November 13 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that no city had significant air quality, 53 had "very poor," 85 had "poor," 75 had "moderate," and only 32 of the 242 cities had "satisfactory" to "good" air quality
After people busted crackers on Diwali night, a thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital, leading to heavy pollution all across the city, which is already combatting with its deteriorating air quality.
Bringing a huge sigh of relief for residents in the national capital, who have been breathing toxic air over the last few weeks
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy across India. However, along with the festivities, this vibrant festival also brings a spike in air pollution, which can have detrimental effects on respiratory health.