Photos taken today from the Maldives. On clear days, nearby islands are easily visible from this location.
Today, visibility is severely reduced due to transboundary air pollution, pollution carried across borders by wind.
Based on prevailing wind patterns during these conditions, the primary upwind source region is the Indian subcontinent, including India.
The Maldives contributes negligibly to regional air pollution, yet still experiences the impacts.
The third photo shows normal visibility when wind direction brings clean ocean air.
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Photos taken today from the Maldives. On clear days, nearby islands are easily visible from this location.
Today, visibility is severely reduced due to transboundary air pollution, pollution carried across borders by wind.
Based on prevailing wind patterns during these conditions, the primary upwind source region is the Indian subcontinent, including India.
The Maldives contributes negligibly to regional air pollution, yet still experiences the impacts.
The third photo shows normal visibility when wind direction brings clean ocean air.