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Kathmandu Valley and Terai named chronic hotspots as toxic air triggers 26,000 premature deaths and drains over 6 % of Nepal’s GDP each year

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Since 1984, when satellite record-keeping of ocean temperatures started, every year has been warmer than the previous one

Air quality plummets to hazardous levels with the average AQI recorded at 448 at 7 am on Thursday

The pollution levels in India have reached such an alarming level that the choice is now between existence and extinction

According to the CPCB, the average air quality index (AQI) in the national capital till 7.30 am. was 366, which is in the 'very poor' category

According to veterinarians, many animals are experiencing respiratory problems, with symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, vomiting and diarrhea

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Despite stringent measures to curb pollution, Delhi remains engulfed in smog, with locals describing the city as a gas chamber

As of 7:30 am, the city's average AQI reached 430, marking a second day of hazardous pollution levels

A layer of smog covered national capital and air quality was recorded in "very poor" category with an average AQI of 358 at 9 am

Data from the CPCB's Sameer App shows that air quality at Bawana and New Moti Bagh stations in severe category with readings of 409

CPCB's Sameer app data, which provides hourly AQI updates, showed that out of 38 monitoring stations, 18 were in the 'severe' category with readings above 400

The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 18.0 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches warmer than usual

Areas including Anand Vihar (433), Ashok Vihar (410), Rohini (411), and Vivek Vihar (426) registered AQI levels above 400

The national capital's Air Quality Index was recorded at 369 at 9 am, a significant rise from 290 on Saturday

Delhi has seen worsening air quality over recent weeks, largely attributed to stubble burning, low wind circulation, and also due to burning crackers, even after a ban

The morning air in Hyderabad on Friday carried more than a whiff of Diwali’s lingering celebrations; it held a dense shroud of pollution as the city’s air quality deteriorated significantly following the grand festivities

According to the Central Pollution and Control Board CPCB, the average air quality index (AQI) in the capital Delhi till 7:30 am remains at 361