The authors discuss the sources of two major pollution spikes in the region - occurring between October and November, and again from March to April. They also explore the impacts of air pollution on the environment, socio-economic conditions, and public health, as well as some available solutions to address these sources at their origin
The World Meteorological Organisation’s latest report focusing on Asia’s climate reveals some startling indicators about the changing climate. Along with dipping snow cover, there is mention of record breaking temperatures, negative mass balance seen in 23 glaciers across High Mountain Asia. A silver lining is the success seen in early warning systems providing life-saving alerts for flood-prone communities.