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Venezuela: Candilazo Phenomenon Turns Sky Red Days After Twin Quakes

Days after powerful twin earthquakes battered the country, residents of Venezuela witnessed the sky turn a deep crimson red at sunset on Tuesday, June 30, with videos of the phenomenon spreading rapidly on social media and fueling speculation of a link to the recent seismic activity. Atmospheric scientists said the display, known locally as a candilazo, was a well-understood optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with airborne particles, rather than evidence of "earthquake lights" or other seismic-related causes.

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Venezuela: Skies Over Caracas Turn Red at Sunset Days After Deadly Earthquakes 2

Days after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, residents of Caracas witnessed the sky turn a deep crimson red at sunset on Tuesday, June 30, with videos of the phenomenon spreading rapidly on social media and fueling speculation of a link to the recent seismic activity. Atmospheric scientists said the display, known locally as a candilazo, was a well-understood optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with airborne particles, rather than evidence of "earthquake lights" or other seismic-related causes.

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Venezuela: Skies Over Caracas Turn Red at Sunset Days After Deadly Earthquakes

Days after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, residents of Caracas witnessed the sky turn a deep crimson red at sunset on Tuesday, June 30, with videos of the phenomenon spreading rapidly on social media and fueling speculation of a link to the recent seismic activity. Atmospheric scientists said the display, known locally as a candilazo, was a well-understood optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with airborne particles, rather than evidence of "earthquake lights" or other seismic-related causes.

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Spain: Saharan Dust Blankets La Rioja

A calima — a haze caused by suspended Saharan dust — was observed across La Rioja, Spain, on April 9, 2026, as southerly winds carried fine particles northward from the African continent.

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Air Pollution in Paris - France

Air pollution with fine particles above the capital with Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower, in Paris, France on December 15, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Paris - France

Air pollution with fine particles above the capital with Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower, in Paris, France on December 15, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Paris - France

Air pollution with fine particles above the capital with Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower, in Paris, France on December 15, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Paris - France

Air pollution with fine particles above the capital with Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower, in Paris, France on December 15, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

Milad Tower is barely visible as cars drive through thick smog and dust particles on a road in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

A cat sits on a concrete ledge as thick smog and dust particles envelop the city and its buildings in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

A woman records the city with her phone as other people sit on benches and look at the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in a park in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

A woman records the city with her phone as other people sit on benches and look at the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in a park in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

Milad Tower is barely visible as cars drive through thick smog and dust particles on a highway in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution in Tehran

People sit on benches and look at the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in a park in Tehran, Iran, on November 26, 2025. Despite Wednesday marking the second day of school and university closures, the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as “dangerous for all members of society.” Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A flagpole is barely visible as thick smog and dust particles envelop the city and its buildings in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Deteriorates in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Severe dust pollution adds to commuters' woes on the road at Fatullah, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 06, 2025. Dust pollution reaches an alarming stage in Dhaka and many deaths as well as several million cases of illness occur every year due to the poor air quality. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy during winter and improves during the monsoon. With the advent of winter, the city's air quality starts deteriorating sharply due to the massive discharge of pollutant particles from construction works, rundown roads, brick kilns and other sources. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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