Dust Storms and Heatwaves: India's Northwest Battles Weather Extremes

Dust Storms and Heatwaves: India's Northwest Battles Weather Extremes

Dust Storms and Heatwaves: India's Northwest Battles Weather Extremes Dust storms fueled by strong surface winds have enveloped regions of northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and north Rajasthan. The high-pressure gradient driving these winds has prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue alerts, with dust being carried from as far as West Rajasthan to the capital.IMD officials forecast continued dry weather a…

There was a sudden increase in dust pollution in Delhi on the night of May 14, due to which the AQI crossed 200.

Delhi chokes as AQI crosses 200 after dust storm: What caused the sudden spike?

Dust pollution in Delhi surged overnight, pushing AQI above 200 into the ‘poor’ category, with visibility dropping sharply due to strong, dust-laden winds.

Rain, strong winds expected across Delhi-NCR, North India in next 2 hours

The weather in Delhi-NCR changed suddenly on Friday evening after a long spell of scorching heat. A strong dust storm swept through many areas, followed by light rain and gusty winds. Dark clouds covered the sky, bringing some relief from the high temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that parts of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan could see light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds of 30–60 km/h over the next…

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Pollution | Yellow Dust in Korea

Pollution is considered a huge stress factor by Koreans, and with all the factors contributing to our terrible air quality, improvement might not happen at the speed we need. Yellow Dust in Korea is most severe during the spring season with areas affected by the fine dust experiencing decreased visibility and associated to many health implications. Pollution causes many symptoms such as sore throats, difficulty breathing, itchy and painful eyes,…