AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoExtreme Weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms drenched Delhi-NCR on October 12, prompting an IMD red alert across 11 districts and causing waterlogging. The downpour came after the monsoon’s withdrawal, while forecasts point to a warmer-than-usual October and strengthening El Niño. Air Pollution: The Supreme Court favoured public awareness and voluntary reductions in firecracker use over a blanket ban, as it considered air pollution alongside crop burning and waste. From September 15 to October 6, 287 crop-residue fires were detected across seven states and Delhi, with Madhya Pradesh recording the most. Urban Environment: Mumbai’s air quality is worsening unusually early, with the AQI at Bandra Kurla Complex reported at 425; separate coverage highlights tree cover lost to infrastructure projects. Clean Energy: India reportedly wasted 1.8 billion units of renewable power amid electricity shortages, underscoring the need for storage and stronger grids as power demand grows.
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