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Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once said that the environment was a “silent casualty of war.” When we say war, few things instantly come to mind. Life during the war, harm to humanity and nature are some of the most crucial aspects of any conflict. How it alters the environment and even the weather is…
Of course, war can be understood in terms of its immediate human cost, but its impact on the environment can be just as significant, and in many ways, even longer lasting. Beyond the direct damage caused on the battlefield, war can be understood as a force that changes the very air we breathe and the…
NEW DELHI: Dense fog enveloped parts of the national capital on Saturday morning following rainfall the previous evening. Similar conditions were reported in Ghaziabad and Noida, where a light layer of fog hovered over the cities.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of rain on March 23. While temperatures are expected to rise…
NEW DELHI: Delhi saw a marked improvement in air quality after a winter rain on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 150 at 8 am, placing it in the “moderate” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).While the rain added to the city’s chilly weather, it offered much-needed relief from…
NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to reel under a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 439 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The situation worsened overnight, with the AQI at 432 at 10 pm on Saturday, remaining in the ‘severe’ category,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi airport on Saturday issued a passenger advisory warning of possible flight disruptions due to dense morning fog expected to continue on Sunday. Citing the India Meteorological Department, the airport said low visibility conditions could impact some flight operations.“According to the India Meteorological Department, dense morning fog will continue tomorrow, leading to low…
File photo: Vehicles drive with headlights on as fog envelops the areas of Lahore, Pakistan (Picture credit: AP) At least 23 people were killed in two separate road accidents in Pakistan on Saturday, including six children, as dense fog and over-speeding continued to disrupt traffic across several regions, according to officials.In the first incident, 14…
NEW DELHI: As cold wave conditions continued in the national capital, dense fog covered large parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, leading to poor visibility and delays in several flights at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status with airlines before heading to the airport, as foggy conditions…
NEW DELHI: A thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Thursday morning, reducing visibility across several areas, including Moti Bagh and Dwarka. Foggy conditions also led to delays in a few flights at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of cold wave conditions at…
Menopause is one of those phases in a woman’s life that almost everyone knows the word for, but very few truly understand. It’s not just about periods stopping. It’s a full-body, full-mind shift that can quietly take a serious toll on a woman’s physical and mental health.Physically, menopause can feel confusing and frustrating. Mentally and…
