City to get air pollution alert system

Jaipur: The city will soon be equipped with an air quality early warning system (AQEWS) to track real-time data on air pollution and make forecasts based on it. The system will alert on any large-scale air pollution events which may occur over Jaipur region. Based on the alerts, the authorities can take measures to prevent air pollution. People with respiratory diseases will be able to prevent exposure to air pollution.For the purpose of starting it in Jaipur, the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) will sign an MoU with Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). Based on the system’s alerts, steps can be taken as per the graded response action plan (GRAP) of the Centre. Doctors treating respiratory diseases expressed happiness at the news. “If patients receive information in advance about rise in air pollution, they can take preventive measures,” said Dr Virendra Singh, a senior pulmonologist.An MoU will also be signed between NTPC and RSPCB to set up 15 new CAAQMS stations to monitor air quality in the state.

Delhi govt to deploy vans at schools to monitor air quality

The Delhi government plans to deploy air quality monitoring vans at schools to track pollution sources and monitor air quality parameters. The vans will provide real-time information to help students, teachers, and staff make informed decisions about outdoor activities. The initiative aims to raise awareness and empower individuals to protect their health. Environmentalists suggest extending the deployment of monitoring vans to hospitals, bus stops, and government buildings as well.

Fast urbanisation causes pollution

A two-day workshop on Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment was held in Patna, where participants discussed the problems caused by contaminated drinking water. The workshop highlighted the water crisis in remote areas of the state and the global issues related to poor water quality. Prof Rimjhim Sheel emphasized the need for collective efforts to combat water scarcity and environmental pollution caused by rapid urbanization. The article also mentions other recent articles, including one about the increasing pollution in seawater and the water cuts faced by cities in Maharashtra.

Air Canada cyberattack: Unauthorised group hacks internal system to breach employee data

Air Canada, the largest airline carrier in Canada, has experienced a cyberattack where hackers gained unauthorized access to its internal system. The personal information of an unknown number of employees has been exposed. The airline has stated that its flight operations and customer-facing systems were not affected, and no customer information was accessed. Air Canada has implemented enhanced security measures and is working with cybersecurity experts to prevent future incidents. The breach has been reported to relevant authorities for further investigation.