Delhi Pollution: Pollution emergency in Delhi! AQI reached 500 in many areas, schools and colleges closed, doctors gave this advice

The pollution level in the national capital Delhi remains 'dangerous' for the seventh consecutive day. On Tuesday morning, Delhi's average AQI was 488, the worst AQI this season, and the AQI of many areas of Delhi, including Anand Vihar, reached 500. On Tuesday morning, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed 500 cases in Alipore, 500 in Ashok Vihar, 500 in Bawana, 496 in DTU, 496 in Dwarka, 500 in Dilshad Garden, 386 in ITO, 500 in Jahangirpuri, 500 in Mundka, 500 in Wazirpur. 500 in RK Puram 494 in Okhla 499 AQI was recorded in Narela, 491 and 500 in Vivek Vihar.

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GRAP 4 is also implemented in Delhi, which is an effort by the government to reduce pollution. However, despite many efforts the AQI has still not worsened.

Pollution crossed all limits in Delhi on Monday and the average air quality index stood at 494, breaking a five-year record. In many areas, toxic particles reached PM 10 and 2.5, causing eye irritation and breathing problems, and the number of patients in hospitals increased. On the other hand, visibility level dropped significantly due to fog, due to which 180 flights took off from Delhi airport late, 15 had to be diverted, and dozens of trains ran hours behind schedule. At the same time, Delhi's air quality index stood at 494 on 3 November 2019, when office timings were changed in Delhi, online classes were conducted in schools, and the debate on pollution continued between AAP, BJP and Congress.

schools will run online

Delhi government announced to make classes 10th and 12th online from Tuesday. “Physical classes for classes 10th and 12th will be postponed from tomorrow and studies will be online till further orders,” Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on Twitter on Monday. “Government, non-government schools of all classes including 10th and 12th under Directorate of Education, MCD, NDMC and DCB will run in online mode till further orders,” a notification had said.

Doctors advised

Concerned about Delhi's air quality, doctors have advised limiting outdoor activities, ensuring adequate fluid intake and using air purifiers with HEPA filters to reduce the level of solid particles in the home.

Dr Rajat Sharma, resident doctor of community medicine at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, said that at this level of pollution, wearing N95 masks is not an option but a necessity as even healthy people can fall victim to respiratory diseases and other diseases.

Ujjwal Parakh, senior doctor of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said that people should be very cautious and avoid outdoor activities as much as possible. He said N95 masks provide better protection because surgical or cloth masks often do not fit the face and cannot adequately block particles.

Dr. Parakh said that N95 and N99 masks are capable of blocking only solid particles (PM 2.5 and PM 10). He said that people suffering from lung diseases should take extra precautions and take their medicines regularly.

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