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Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam

Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam

India's capital Delhi re-opened schools and some building sites on Monday amid signs of receding air pollution, although it remained classified as hazardous, while a toxic foam besmirched stretches of the Yamuna river flowing through the city.
Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

Toxic levels of air pollution are disrupting the lives of millions of people in South Asia forcing the closure of schools, impacting sporting events, and leaving governments urging people to stay indoors to avoid health problems.
November 15, 2023 | 03:36 pm PT
Air pollution now a major risk to life expectancy in South Asia: study

Air pollution now a major risk to life expectancy in South Asia: study

Rising air pollution can cut life expectancy by more than five years per person in South Asia, one of the world's most polluted regions, according to a report published on Tuesday which flagged the growing burden of hazardous air on health.
August 28, 2023 | 10:00 pm PT
Children in South Asia hardest hit by air pollution, says study

Children in South Asia hardest hit by air pollution, says study

Air pollution will shorten the life expectancy of children born today by an average of 20 months and will have the greatest impact in South Asia.
April 3, 2019 | 11:42 pm PT
Over 1,200 people killed in South Asia monsoon

Over 1,200 people killed in South Asia monsoon

More than 1,200 people have been killed across South Asia in monsoon storms so far this year, according to figures collected by AFP.
August 27, 2018 | 12:48 am PT
Third of girls in South Asia miss school during periods: report

Third of girls in South Asia miss school during periods: report

In one district of eastern Nepal there was just one toilet for every 170 girls.
May 24, 2018 | 01:29 am PT
Floods, landslides kill more than 800 people across South Asia

Floods, landslides kill more than 800 people across South Asia

'The water level has gradually dropped. The flood situation will improve if it does not rain upstream any further.'
August 21, 2017 | 02:15 am PT
Much of South Asia could be too hot to live in by 2100: scientists

Much of South Asia could be too hot to live in by 2100: scientists

Deadly heatwaves beginning in the next few decades will strike parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
August 2, 2017 | 06:42 pm PT
World Bank to invest $2.5 bn in education for girls

World Bank to invest $2.5 bn in education for girls

US First Lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday delivered a strong call for more education for women worldwide as the World Bank announced a new $2.5 billion initiative to foster schooling for girls.
April 13, 2016 | 05:15 pm PT
Singapore MP sorry for "time-bombs" comment about South Asian workers

Singapore MP sorry for "time-bombs" comment about South Asian workers

A Singaporean MP who said crowds of South Asian workers were "walking time-bombs" who needed to be fenced off from residential areas in the city-state's Indian quarter apologised Friday for her remarks.
April 8, 2016 | 12:36 am PT
 
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