Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 39
  • Issue: 3and4

Causes, effects and management measures of acid rain: A review

  • Author:
  • Panchakarla Sedyaaw1,*, S.S. Kawade2, Darwin Ratnaghosh Bhaladhare1, Pranali Kamble1, Ayushi Pandey3
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 215 to 222

1Department of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri-415 712, Maharashtra, India

2Department of Aquatic Environment Management, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri-415 712, Maharashtra, India

3Department of Fisheries Resource Management, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri-415 712, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Panchakarla Sedyaaw, Department of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri-415 712, Maharashtra, India, Email: panchakarlasedyaaw@gmail.com

Online published on 2 July, 2025.

Abstract

A common environmental problem brought on by the atmospheric deposit of acidic accoutrements is acid rain. This abstract looks into the colourful aspects of acid rain, emphasizing its sources, consequences and strategies used to lessen its dangerous impacts. Anthropogenic emigrations of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, primarily from the burning of fossil energies and artificial processes, are the main causes of acid rain. Another factor contributing to this complex miracle is natural sources like stormy eruptions. The goods of acid rain span colourful ecosystems, impacting submarine life, soil quality, foliage and mortal health. Acidification of water bodies disrupts ecological balance, causing detriment to submarine organisms and posing a trouble to biodiversity. Also, acid rain's ecological goods are made worse by the release of poisonous essence into the terrain. Enhancing energy effectiveness and promoting indispensable energy sources are two sustainable practices that support a holistic strategy to reduce precursors of acid rain. One naturally being remedy that helps restore acid rain- affected ecosystems is reforestation. Understanding the sources, impacts and measures of acid rain is essential for developing effective programs and practices that promote sustainable cohabitation with our earth as humanity tries to strike a balance between development and environmental preservation.

Keywords

Atmospheric pollutants, Environmental impact, Mitigation strategies, Soil acidification, Water quality