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Patna: Patna was the second most polluted city in India on Sunday, recording an air quality index (AQI) of 316, which is classified as ‘very poor’. Other cities...

Greater Noida in UP was the most polluted city in the country with an AQI of 346, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin at 4 pm.

Patna had the second-highest AQI in India at 316, categorized as very poor. Greater Noida topped the pollution list with an AQI of 346. Measures like sprinkling water and intensified drives aim to combat the deteriorating air quality.

The effects of climate change in Bihar, particularly in Sher village, are leading to a rise in diseases like lymphatic filariasis. Public health officials emphasize the importance of swift action and community involvement to combat these health risks effectively.

Projections also indicate a surge in flood intensities in the northern Tarai zone while the intensity of drought could rise with an increase in consecutive dry days for the southwestern districts

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Bihar is likely to witness hotter summer seasons and scantier rainfall in the next two decades, which may pose greater health risks with more severe heat waves and an "exponential" rise in vector-borne diseases. India News | Bihar Likely to Witness Hotter Summers, Scantier Rainfall in Next 2 Decades: PCB Report.

Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) plans to issue notices to 4737 private healthcare facilities in the state for non-compliance with bio-medical waste disposal norms. Adverse effects on health and the environment can result from improper disposal of such waste. Facilities failing to adhere to storage, transportation, and treatment norms within 15 days will be closed down.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Bihar government has decided to conduct a real-time apportionment study in Muzaffarpur and Gaya to identify sources of air pollution in these two cities of the state, an official said on Monday. India News | Bihar: Study to Trace Air Pollution Sources in Gaya, Muzaffarpur to Begin Soon.

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After Diwali, multiple cities in 12 state towns experienced "very poor" air quality, with Patna recording an average air quality index (AQI) of 333, s