Sofia's Air Pollution Crisis: High Nitrous Oxide Levels Detected
Recent research conducted by the ecological association "For the Earth" has shed light on concerning levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Sofia
India's capital, New Delhi, has the world's most polluted air, according to an air quality monitoring agency.
Two other Indian cities, Kolkata and Mumbai, also ranked among the top 10 cities with the dirtiest air, on the sixth and ninth position respectively, Swiss-based IQ AirVisual said on Friday.
"For nine consecutive days from Sunday, October 27, 2019, overall Delhi air quality was in the hazardous zone, a level at which the entire population is likely to be affected,” said an IQ AirVisual statement.
New Delhi's schools were closed on Thursday and Friday as the city's poor air quality reached dangerously high levels.
Pollution in New Delhi peaked after the Indian festival was celebrated on October 28th. A state of emergency in the Indian capital was declared last month after a total air quality index (AQI) figure close to 459 was reached.
AQI between 401 500 is considered severe. Figures over 500 are considered very severe and urgent pollution control measures are required.
The Supreme Court of India has made scathing comments over the government's inaction over pollution.
The EPCA, mandated by the highest court, said air quality was extremely poor in New Delhi and its region. Therefore, all types of construction work were prohibited.
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As Bulgaria transitions into May, meteorologists predict a rollercoaster of temperatures, ranging from autumnal lows to summery highs across the country.
As May 1 dawns, Bulgarians can expect a diverse array of weather conditions across the country, ranging from sunny skies to thunderstorms and snowfall in the mountains
Bird lovers from across Bulgaria participated in the eighth annual "Let’s Count the Sparrows” campaign organized by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds on April 27.
Over the next 24 hours, much of the country will experience significant cloudiness, accompanied by widespread rain in Central and Eastern Bulgaria
According to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), Western Bulgaria is set to bask in sunshine today, while the eastern regions brace for clouds and rain
During the night, expect mostly clear skies with scattered high clouds, bringing generally calm weather with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 10°C, around 5°C in Sofia
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