Amidst the coronavirus spread in the country, there are another warnings coming from the weather department related to deplete in air quality in Delhi. There are reports regarding the dangerous levels of air pollution in the capital.
Ministry of Earth Sciences reported that pollution levels in the national capital shot up on Wednesday. The AQI level mounted to severe category. They also advised people to stay indoors and wear masks whenever they are going outside.
Air Quality Index In Severe Category
As per the ministry’s data, Delhi’s air quality index stood at 436 micrograms per cubic meter in severe category at noon. 29 out of 36 pollution monitoring stations in Delhi showed severe AQI reading, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Jahangirpuri, Patparganj and Anand Vihar areas of the national capital have the most noxious air, inching towards emergency levels. Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Noida also recorded a severe air quality.
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The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) also issued strict warnings, and has asked people to practice precautionary measures necessary to mitigate the effects of the lethal smog.
The air quality is predicted to remain in a severe category by December 24 and may improve by December 25 due to slightly better ventilation conditions. But high humidity, colder temperature and calm surface-level winds will continue to put a break to the dispersion of accumulated pollutants till then.
Precautionary Measures To improve The Risk Associated With High Pollution
The Ministry of Earth Sciences asked people to practice necessary precautions:
- Avoid physical activity outdoors
- Visit a doctor if you experience unusual coughing, chest discomfort, wheezing, breathing difficulty, or fatigue
- Do not vacuum
- Avoid opening windows
- Avoid burning wood, candles or incense
- Mop the floors frequently
- Use N-95 masks or P-100 respirators if you go out
- Do not rely on dust masks for protection
- Adverse Effects Of Pollution
What is Air Pollution?
Air pollution is the bad quality of air that we breathe which can have injurious effects on our health, especially our lungs. Including decreased lung immunity, allergies, premature birth, stroke, heart diseases and more are caused by rising air pollution.
As per the data of the World Health Organization, a vast majority of premature deaths occur in low and middle-income countries where air pollution is high. Studies have also shown that high pollution levels can cause skin allergies and worsen the existing ones.
High Pollution Makes You More Susceptible To Covid-19
High levels of air pollution can lead to several respiratory illnesses and Covid-19, which is a disease of the respiratory system too. More exposure to air pollution makes a person more vulnerable to infections like coronavirus. It is essential to practice all the necessary measures to avoid double trouble, lurking over our heads in the form of coronavirus and air pollution.
