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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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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Dust Storm Blankets Metro Phoenix

A dust storm swept through the East Valley, Arizona on Monday, July 21, reducing visibility and worsening air quality for residents. Strong winds were reported in areas such as Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert, where blowing dust created hazardous conditions. Downtown Phoenix also experienced dust blowing.

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A man walks along the St. Lawrence River in front of the Old Port of Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A cargo ship sails through the Port of Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

Thip Sourinh fishes on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, QC, Canada on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A cargo ship sails through the Port of Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Haze Blankets New York Due to Ongoing Canadian Wildfires

More than 200 wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke into several U.S. states, including the East Coast. Air quality alerts remained in effect for some areas, especially near the Canadian border.

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Canada: Wildfires Rage Across Manitoba, Blanketing Skies in Smoke

More than 200 wildfires continued to burn across Canada as of Friday, June 6, prompting nationwide air quality alerts as smoke drifts into the U.S. In Manitoba, over 20 fires, including several that are "out of control," forced approximately 19,000 people to evacuate their homes.

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador 2

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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Australia: Dust Storm Hits NSW, Triggering Poor Air Quality in Sydney

A dust storm sweeping in from South Australia reached coastal New South Wales on Tuesday morning, shrouding towns in a yellowish haze, reducing visibility in some areas, and triggering very poor air quality across Sydney.

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Mexico: Massive Haboob Engulfs Chihuahua, Causing Poor Air Quality

A massive sandstorm, known as Haboob, struck Chihuahua and surrounding areas on Saturday, April 19, reducing visibility, worsening air quality, and impacting public health.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 6

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 2

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 4

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 3

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 5

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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US: 344 Fire Continues in Miami-Dade, Road Closures Limit Florida Keys Access 2

The 344 fire, a massive brush fire, burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County along U.S. Route 1 as of Friday, March 21. The fire forced the closure of sections of U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road, and created hazardous air quality in the surrounding areas.

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US: 344 Fire Continues in Miami-Dade, Road Closures Limit Florida Keys Access

The 344 fire, a massive brush fire, burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County along U.S. Route 1 as of Friday, March 21. The fire forced the closure of sections of U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road, and created hazardous air quality in the surrounding areas.

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US: Blowing Dust Triggers Highway Closures, Health Alert In New Mexico

Strong winds and blowing dust swept through New Mexico on Monday, March 3, prompting highway closures. The City of Albuquerque issued a health alert due to the blowing dust.

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Mexico: Poor Air Quality In Mexico City And State Of Mexico

The air quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico was classified as ‘Mala’ (poor), indicating a high health risk, on December 18. This video shows the sunset sky over Mexico City with smog.

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India: Work-From-Home Advisory Issued As Air Pollution Worsens In Gurugram 2

On Tuesday, November 19, as air quality in Gurugram worsened, the district administration issued an advisory urging private institutions and corporate offices to allow employees to work from home.

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India: Schools Closed As Air Pollution Worsens In Gautam Buddha Nagar District

Schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar district were ordered to close until November 23 as air quality worsened and fell into the 'severe plus' category.

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India: Work-From-Home Advisory Issued As Air Pollution Worsens In Gurugram

On Tuesday, November 19, as air quality in Gurugram worsened, the district administration issued an advisory urging private institutions and corporate offices to allow employees to work from home.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates 3

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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US: Wildfires Affect Air Quality In New York

Multiple wildfires burning in New York and New Jersey have caused hazy conditions, triggering air quality alerts in both states.

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Ecuador: Massive Wildfire Erupts In Quito Prompting Evacuation, Arson Suspect Arrested 5

A massive wildfire erupted in Quito on Tuesday, September 24, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. Due to poor air quality caused by smoke and ash, people were advised to stay indoors, and some schools were closed on Wednesday. President Daniel Noboa also canceled his visit to the United Nations in New York and made an emergency return from abroad. Six injuries have been reported as of writing, and a suspect was arrested in connection with arson activities.

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Ecuador: Massive Wildfire Erupts In Quito Prompting Evacuation, Arson Suspect Arrested 6

A massive wildfire erupted in Quito on Tuesday, September 24, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. Due to poor air quality caused by smoke and ash, people were advised to stay indoors, and some schools were closed on Wednesday. President Daniel Noboa also canceled his visit to the United Nations in New York and made an emergency return from abroad. Six injuries have been reported as of writing, and a suspect was arrested in connection with arson activities.

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Ecuador: Massive Wildfire Erupts In Quito Prompting Evacuation, Arson Suspect Arrested 2

A massive wildfire erupted in Quito on Tuesday, September 24, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. Due to poor air quality caused by smoke and ash, people were advised to stay indoors, and some schools were closed on Wednesday. President Daniel Noboa also canceled his visit to the United Nations in New York and made an emergency return from abroad. Six injuries have been reported as of writing, and a suspect was arrested in connection with arson activities.