Spikes of methyl bromide were as high as 983 and 966 ppb in February and March of 2024. Short-term exposure to 1,000 ppb can cause acute health effects such as nausea, headaches and dizziness.

The facility, Global Pest Management, has been emitting methyl bromide, which can cause lung damage and neurological health effects, into the air near the neighborhood for several decades.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has announced a reduction of 47.43 rupees in the price of an 11.8 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinder, effective from today. According to OGRA spokesperson Imran ...