NASA Satellite Captures Thick Smog Blanket Over India and Pakistan
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A NASA satellite has recorded a dense layer of haze and smoke covering the Indo-Gangetic plains, extending from Pakistan across northern India. The image, captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer instrument, reveals pollution hotspots across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. These atmospheric conditions are driven by a combination of agricultural residue burning, vehicular emissions, and industrial activity. Unfavourable meteorological factors, including calm winds and colder temperatures, have trapped these pollutants close to the ground. The smog has significantly impacted air quality in Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions as winter conditions set in.
Why it matters
The persistent smog poses severe health risks to millions of residents across the Indo-Gangetic plains and highlights the ongoing challenge of managing seasonal air pollution in the region.
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