January 8, 2026 1:30 PM
Water vapour heats atmosphere more than aerosols over Indo-Gangetic plain: Study
Water vapour plays a far greater role in heating the atmosphere than aerosols, particularly over the densely populated and pollution-prone Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), according to a new scientific study that underscores the need to jointly consider both components for accurate climate projections. The research highlights that while aerosols and water vapour together shape the Earth’s radiation balance, water vapour has a stronger influence on atmospheric heating. Their interaction, however, si...