The World Bank reported that 3,042 people die prematurely a year under the influence of fine dust in the air in Tashkent, and the damage to public health is estimated at 488.4 million dollars. The main polluters are heating systems, construction, transport and industry.

In the capital of India, New Delhi, the air quality exceeded the upper limit of the "severe" category and reached the worst level. Air pollution has affected flights and trains, and canceled face-to-face classes in lower grades. The government started implementing a number of measures.