Pollution in India can reduce production by up to 15%, shocking revelation in the report

There is a risk of 15 percent reduction in crop yield
Tests conducted in India and China have shown that fine particles of pollution can reduce crop yields by up to 15 percent in polluted areas. They prevent sunlight from reaching the leaves. Along with this, they also close the small pores present on the leaves. These pores help the plants to take in carbon dioxide and release steam.

How is pollution increasing?
The report also says that farming also contributes to many types of fine particle pollution. These particles increase significantly in the process of burning stubble, use of fertilizers and pesticides, plowing of soil, harvesting and storage etc. To prevent these, the report says that planting trees on agricultural land will reduce this problem. This will help in storing carbon.

According to WMO Deputy Secretary-General Ko Barrett, climate change and air quality are interconnected. The trends observed in the first eight months of 2024 are worrying. Extreme heat and persistent drought have increased the risk of forest fires and pollution.