In south India, Tamil Nadu saw a maximum peak of 19 GW, and Karnataka saw 11 GW power demand. The survey, which evaluates the cost of living in 227 global cities, factored in housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. While air pollution is the leading risk factor for deaths in South Asia, it was followed by high blood pressure, diet and tobacco. More than 90% of these global air pollution deaths are due to PM2.5 pollutants, including from ambient PM2.5 and household air pollution. Air pollution has surpassed tobacco and diabetes as the leading cause of death, trailing only hypertension.

Source: Mint June 22, 2024 11:40 UTC