The level of air pollution in the capital Delhi is continuously increasing the concern. People's problems have increased with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching close to 400 in many areas. The air quality in many areas including Chandni Chowk, Talkatora Garden is being recorded in very poor category. Meanwhile, a big figure has also come to light regarding the sale of firecrackers during Diwali in Delhi. According to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), on the occasion of Diwali this year, firecrackers worth about Rs 300 crore were sold in Delhi. This estimate of sale of firecrackers has further intensified the ongoing debate regarding pollution in the capital.
AIIMS doctor gave serious warning
An AIIMS doctor has also expressed concern about the deteriorating air of Delhi. He warned about the serious effects of pollution on health and said that the air of the capital is no longer fit for human survival. According to experts, prolonged breathing of polluted air can have adverse effects on the lungs and heart. Especially for children, the elderly and people already suffering from respiratory diseases, such a situation can be more risky. According to the data, there are only two areas, Cantt and Sri Aurobindo Marg, where the air quality has been recorded in the normal category. At the same time, figures have not been released by NSIT Dwarka and ITO station. The worst situation in the capital was in Pusa, where AQI was recorded at 385.
Highest pollution in Pusa, AQI reached 385
Different levels of pollution have been recorded in different areas of Delhi. With AQI being 385 in Pusa, it was the most polluted monitoring center in the capital. At the same time, AQI being more than 300 at 24 stations means that the air quality in these areas remains in the very poor category. According to experts, this level of pollution can adversely affect people's health. Especially children, elderly and people suffering from respiratory diseases need to be more cautious.
Firecrackers worth more than Rs 300 crore sold on Diwali
Meanwhile, the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has also released figures regarding the sale of firecrackers on Diwali in Delhi. According to CTI, more than Rs 300 crore worth of firecrackers were sold in the capital during Diwali this year. Traders claim that this time the sale of firecrackers has increased by about 30 percent compared to last year. Not only this, most of the shops were out of stock of firecrackers a day before the festival.
AQI crosses 300 at 24 monitoring centers
According to the latest pollution data, air quality was recorded in the very poor category at 24 out of 59 monitoring stations in Delhi. At the same time, AQI remained in poor category at 31 centres. Only Cantt and Sri Aurobindo Marg recorded air quality in the normal category. NSIT Dwarka and ITO station did not release the figures. AQI was recorded at 385 in Pusa, which was the highest among the monitoring centres. Health concerns of the people of the capital have increased due to the continuously deteriorating air.
Minor improvement the day after Diwali
According to the report of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), a slight improvement was seen in the pollution levels on the next day of Diwali. However, when compared to four years of data, the AQI recorded on Diwali day and the morning after was the highest in the respective years. The report also raised concerns about noise pollution. On the festival day, noise levels at 19 out of 26 monitoring stations in the city were recorded higher than last year.
AIIMS doctor said- I am surprised how people are alive
Dr. Vijay Hadda of AIIMS has expressed serious concern regarding the polluted air of Delhi. He said on Monday that the pollution level in Delhi has reached a very dangerous situation. He said that earlier AQI used to be in three digits, but now the situation is becoming possible to reach four digits. According to him, there is a big difference in the pollution level of Delhi and other cities.
Dr. Vijay Hadda said, “If you keep inhaling poisonous smoke, you breathe at least 20 times every minute and every time about half a liter of air goes inside. It can be estimated how much poisonous air would be going inside the body throughout the day. I am surprised that we are alive. I do not think that such air is fit for human survival.” He expressed apprehension that the effects of polluted air will be visible in the times to come. According to him, poisonous gases and pollutants present in the air can have long-term effects on different parts of the body.
Sore throat, eye irritation and trouble breathing
Doctor Vijay Hadda said that for the last few days, people may feel heaviness while breathing. Problems like dryness in the throat, frequent urge to clear the throat, blocked nose and irritation in the eyes may occur. He said that some of these symptoms are immediately visible, but the biggest concern is about the long-term effects of pollution on the body. How the elements present in poisonous air can affect various organs of the body, its effect may become apparent with time.
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