The danger of acid rain in cities due to air pollution, shocking revelations in IMD research - acid rainy outdoor in Indian cities Thar dust turns rainfall Alkalline IMD study

A study in India has shown that acid rainfall in Allahabad Visakhapatnam and Mohanbari is increasing, while the dust of the Thar desert rains in Jodhpur Pune and Srinagar. The IMD and IITM research had a decrease in the pH of rainwater in 10 cities that reflect the effects of urbanization and industrialization. However, scientists say that there is no great danger yet. Pti, New -Delhi. A study, which monitors rainwater across the country, has shown that acidic rain becomes high in Allahabad, Visakhapatnam and Mohanbari (Assam), while dust of Thar rains makes more alkaline in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar. The study analyzed the pH value of ten cities of India. The study conducted by India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Tropical Meteorological Institute revealed a worrying decline in pH levels at most monitoring locations. This indicates that urbanization and industrialization have a significant impact on rainwater. Both acid (acidic) and alkaline (alkaline) can have toxic effects of rainfall, which can affect the life of the water and the vegetation. “There is no major disadvantage”, although scientists have said that acid rain is currently not placing any major and immediate threat to our region. The lower the pH, the higher the acidity of the rain. The pH is a measurement that indicates a scale from 0 to 14. It is known by how acidic or alkaline is a substance. It has a scale neutral of seven. From 1987 to 2021, the study conducted at Global Atmospier Watch stations decreased in most places over time. However, the team said that the dust coming from the Thar Desert could combat the acidic nature of rainwater in Jodhpur and Srinagar, which could increase the pH value in these cities. Due to resistance to dusty acid rain, scientists said the rain was slightly acidic during the dry season. However, it was found that most of the studied cities were more acidic over time. Nitrate was found to be the most effectively charged particles in cities with vehicles and industrial activities, while the loaded calcium particles were prominent in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar, indicating the effects of dust and soil. Also read: Murder After raping a minor girl in Chudchandpur, Manipur, third such incidents in a month, every latest news and accurate information from the country and the world, every moment on your phone! Download now- Jagran app