IIT Kharagpur

HEATWAVES AND GROUND-LEVEL OZONE: UNDERSTANDING THE EMERGING AIR POLLUTION CHALLENGE

Intensifying heatwaves actively accelerate the formation of toxic ground-level ozone from precursor emissions, severely impacting public health and agriculture. This secondary pollutant exacerbates respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, demanding integrated climate action, airshed management, and robust health advisories within national policies.