South Asia Begins Year With Month Of Toxic Pollution

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South Asia Begins Year With Month Of Toxic Pollution

In the first month of 2025, severe air pollution has affected South Asian countries such as Pakistan, Nepal, India and Bangladesh – notably spreading cancer-inducing particulate matter known as PM2.5. Air pollution remained severe in many areas of South Asia and Southeast Asia during January, notably fine particulate matter called PM2.5.PM2.5 consists of fine particulate matter, 2.5 microns (µm) or less in diameter, which when inhaled can enter …

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🔊 Listen to this news South and Southeast Asia have been dealing with poor air quality that has persisted throughout January. This situation has led to the formation of haze in countries such as Pakistan, Northern India, Bangladesh and Nepal. In addition, there have been episodes of fine particle pollution that have forced the closure of schools in Bangkok, Thailand. This information was provided this Thursday by the Copernicus Atmospheric Moni…