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What warning did the Pollution Control Board issue to residents of Kochi?
What warning did the Pollution Control Board issue to residents of Kochi?
What pollutants have increased in the atmosphere due to the fire at the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant?
What pollutants have increased in the atmosphere due to the fire at the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant?
What has the Local Self-Governments Minister said about the demand for a CBI probe into the fire?
What has the Local Self-Governments Minister said about the demand for a CBI probe into the fire?
Study Notes
- The fire at the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant in Kochi, India has been extinguished after 12 days of firefighting.
- The Pollution Control Board has warned residents to be careful as the city's air quality has taken a beating and there is a possibility of acid rain.
- Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and PM10 particulate matter, high in sulfate, nitrate, chloride, and carbon, have increased in the atmosphere.
- The amount of nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere is also on the rise, as well as toxins like dioxin.
- Chemical pollution in the air has spread to neighboring districts.
- A health survey will begin in areas affected by air pollution due to smoke from the waste plant.
- An expert medical center has been set up to provide treatment for those suffering from inhalation of toxic smoke.
- The opposition leader has called for a CBI probe into the fire.
- The Local Self-Governments Minister has rejected the demand, citing that an investigation is already underway.
- No toxic smoke was emanating from the site by Monday evening.
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