Delhi declares air emergency, seeks Centre's approval for artificial rain
Delhi declares air emergency, seeks Centre's approval for artificial rain

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to the Central government, requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modis intervention to initiate artificial rain in the capital to tackle the deteriorating air quality. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Rai stated, Layers of smog have blanketed North...

Record smog sparks rage and concern in Pakistan
Record smog sparks rage and concern in Pakistan

On the streets of Pakistans second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows. Lahore -- a city of 14 million people stuffed with factories on the border with India...