condition of akshardham temple
People are suffocating in the country’s capital, Delhi. The air here continually becomes poisonous. On Thursday (October 24), Delhi’s average AQI reached 340. Under normal circumstances it remains around 50. Air with AQI above 50 is harmful to health. Air with an AQI of 300 is very dangerous. This can cause serious illness in people. Doctors advise minimizing life and work in that air.
The worst condition is that of Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri. The AQI of both places has reached 400. Meanwhile, there is a demand for artificial rain. When it rains, the air will become cleaner and Delhi’s pollution will reduce.
Most polluted areas of Delhi
Anand Vihar 400
Jahangirpuri 400
385
Wazipur 378
Rohini 377
world 3 72
Sonia Vihar 370
Vivek Vihar 368
RK Puram 367
Burari 356
Dwarka 353
Pratapgarh 351
Najafgarh 350
Ashok Vihar 348
Temple road 347
siri strong 340
Sri Aurobindo Marg 336
IGI 331
ITO 330
Ojla 328
impact on health
The worst impact of pollution in Delhi NCR is the health of people. People come to India Gate in large numbers early in the morning to walk, exercise and cycle, but due to air pollution, India Gate is completely empty at this time. Only a select few people come here to exercise. Regarding these conditions, a cyclist says that pollution makes it difficult for him to ride a bicycle. He can’t ride a bike for long, he is short of breath and his eyes are also burning.
Respiratory patients increased by 30 to 40 percent
Delhi hospitals have seen a 30-40 per cent rise in respiratory cases. Respiratory disease experts said children and the elderly are the most sensitive to the harmful effects of pollution. He advised people not to leave home and avoid contact with dust. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has been in the ‘poor’ category for more than a week. On Wednesday morning, there was a thick layer of smog in the sky over the national capital. The city’s AQI was recorded at 367 at 3 pm, which falls into the “very poor” category. Air quality has already reached the “severe” category at many monitoring stations.
What did the doctors say?
Arunesh Kumar, senior doctor at Paras Health Hospital in Gurugram, said: “We are seeing a tremendous rise in respiratory cases and hospitals have reported 30 to 40 per cent more patients. The increasing level of air pollution is mainly responsible for this increase. “Due to cold weather and stagnant air, levels of pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) increase in the atmosphere.” PM2.5 refers to fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, while PM10 particles have a diameter of 10 micrometers or less. Both particles enter the body through the respiratory system and cause many serious diseases and health complications.
Dr Anshita Mishra, resident of Maulana Azad Medical College, said air pollution has started showing its effects and patients are coming to the outpatient department (OPD) with complaints like dry cough and burning sensation in the eyes. eyes. Dr Mishra feared that cases of respiratory problems would rise further after Diwali and after farmers in neighboring states started stubble burning. He advised people to wear masks, avoid outdoor activities and avoid burning crackers. Dr Mishra also said don’t go out without applying a good ‘sunscreen’. He said, “The risk of asthma and allergies in children is increasing with each passing day due to poor air quality in metropolitan cities like Delhi. They are also becoming more sensitive to dust. “They also face skin-related problems.”
(Reporting by Anamika Gaur from Delhi)
