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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Cleansed by monsoon rain, air quality improves in major cities
Bhopal: It is the time of the year when people can move out freely without being concerned about air pollution. With good rainfall in several parts of the state, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the major Madhya Pradesh cities improved to 'good category' after raising concerns over the the past two months. On Wednesday, the AQI for Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur was well below 50 mark while in Indore, it was just three notches above 50. In Bhopal, the AQI at TT Nagar was low at 48, from a moderate 158 recorded on April 25. In Indore, the AQI came down to 53 from 129 two months ago while in Gwalior it is down at 44 from 92 recorded on April 25. Jabalpur air too improved to 40 from 136 in the duration, as per the data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board. Air quality is measured by taking into account the levels of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), RSPM10, and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air. Of the four, officials said PM2.5 is the most harmful to health since it causes severe lung diseases. PM10 is due to dust and construction, including the building of roads, while PM2.5 is due to dust, human activity, and climatic conditions. Officials said damaged roads, dust flying due to vehicles, and an increase in construction activities lead to an increase in air pollution levels. Besides, bonfires during winters further add to air pollution.
Zawya
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
AD Ports Group's Noatum Logistics acquires 152 new long-haul trucks
ABU DHABI - Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company, announced today the acquisition of 152 long-haul transport trucks to enhance its freight forwarding operations in the Middle East. The fleet expansion comes in response to Noatum Logistics' robust growth trajectory and strategic focus on managing customers' supply chains across the region, while advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability. The advanced trucks will boost Noatum Logistics' regional transport capacity by 6,000 tonnes and grow its fleet from approximately 450 vehicles to over 600. While capable of handling containerised, reefer, and loose cargo, the vehicles will support customers across key industry sectors, including energy, polymers, food and FMCG, automotive, pharma and healthcare, and defence. Furthermore, by generating significant fuel efficiency gains and reductions in Nitrogen Oxide and particulate emissions via its Euro 5 diesel engines, the acquisition also aligns with the company's sustainability agenda, which includes achieving Carbon Neutral status by 2050. Samir Chaturvedi, CEO of Noatum Logistics, AD Ports Group, said, "At Noatum Logistics, the customer is at the centre of everything that we do. Expanding our regional fleet with more efficient and sustainable solutions is not just an investment in our operations—it's an investment in our customers. Beyond increasing capacity, our growing presence in the Middle East is also part of Noatum Logistics' growing network spanning 26 countries, allowing us to seamlessly manage regional supply chains while connecting customers across all major global markets and trade lanes." With the delivery expected to be completed by the end of Q2 2025, the new trucks will be integrated into Noatum Logistics' state-of-the-art Control Tower telematics system, a centralised platform that leverages GPS technology and onboard diagnostics, thereby allowing for monitoring of driver behaviour and management of vehicle movements in real-time.
