Delhi Woke Up To Rare Fog In March Delhi and surrounding areas experienced a rare hazy morning on Saturday, following the city’s coldest March day in six years and its cleanest air day in five months. The unusual weather phenomenon, which is uncommon for late March, was attributed to a sudden shift in weather patterns triggered by recent rainfall. The event marked a departure from typical seasonal trends, as spring usually transitions into summer by this time. The fog, described as a "pleasant surprise" for residents, was linked to the influence of a western disturbance that brought increased atmospheric moisture. This rainfall significantly raised humidity levels, which are typically low in March, creating conditions conducive to the formation of fog. Meteorological experts explained that the combination of easterly surface winds and stable atmospheric layers prevented the dispersion of moisture, allowing it to condense into ground-level fog and mist. Despite daytime temperatures hovering around 28-30 degrees Celsius, cooler morning temperatures near 15 degrees Celsius and partly cloudy skies contributed to the accumulation of particles in the air. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the phenomenon was not smog but rather weather-amplified mist. The situation was similar to conditions observed during the second week of March, when haze persisted until the afternoon. The fog’s formation was also influenced by interactions between aerosols and humidity. Increased moisture enabled PM2.5 particles to absorb water, causing them to swell by up to 60% and rise in concentration under high humidity levels, which exceeded 70% in the morning.#delhi #noida #indian_meteorological_department #balochistan #thar_desert
Pakistan Bombing Civilians A Pashtun human rights defender has accused Pakistan of conducting deadly airstrikes on Afghan civilians during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Fazal Ur Rehman Afridi alleged that Pakistani forces carried out a hospital bombing that killed nearly 400 patients and injured numerous others. Speaking outside the UN meeting, Afridi described the attacks as a severe breach of international law and demanded that the United Nations initiate an investigation to hold perpetrators accountable. He further criticized Pakistan’s military for alleged human rights violations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, warning that civilians are increasingly becoming victims of escalating military actions and cross-border conflicts with Afghanistan. Afridi emphasized the growing risks faced by local populations caught in the crossfire of ongoing tensions, highlighting the urgent need for international attention to address the humanitarian crisis. His remarks underscored the broader concerns about the impact of military operations on civilian lives and the lack of accountability for such incidents.#afghanistan #fazal_ur_rehman_afridi #united_nations_human_rights_council #khyber_pakhtunkhwa #balochistan
