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.

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.

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.

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.

Wildfires trigger high-risk air quality alert in Canada

STORY: Wildfires trigger high-risk air quality alert in Canada DATELINE: July 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: TORONTO, Canada CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): HUGH LI, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Toronto 3. STANDUP 2 (English): HUGH LI, Xinhua reporter 4. various of the wildfires STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HUGH LI, Xinhua reporter "We are in the downtown of Toronto, the biggest city of Canada. The air quality here started out bad and got worse over Saturday, rising to 'very high risk.'" Environment Canada on Friday renewed a special air quality statement for its southern Ontario, including parts of the Greater Toronto Area, as smoke plumed from wildfires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec drifted into the region. The ministry designated Toronto's air quality as "high risk," warning the poor conditions are expected to persist into the evening and may affect certain areas until Saturday morning. At around noon on Friday, Toronto's air pollution was listed as the second worst i

Ottawa's air quality worsens to "very high risk" due to forest fires

STORY: Ottawa's air quality worsens to "very high risk" due to forest fires DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of Ottawa STORYLINE: Ottawa's air quality deteriorated on Sunday, reaching a "very high risk" level of 10+ on the federal air quality index. According to Environment Canada, smoke from forest fires in Quebec has moved into the area, causing a decline in air quality. In response to the poor air quality, organizers at two major festivals in Ottawa canceled events. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival closed one day earlier, and the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival canceled all paddling events. The City of Ottawa also canceled its outdoor programs and closed wading pools and outdoor pools. Quebec's forest fire agency is currently fighting more than 80 fires in the province, with 25 out of control. Several municipalities have had to evacuate in recent days due to the fires. The situation remains critical and residents are advi