Reportedly the air quality continued deteriorating in delhi on Sunday, october 27, as the AQI slipped into the ‘severe’ category at various locations in the national capital. In some areas, like anand Vihar, the AQI was recorded at 405, categorised as ‘severe,’ according to the pollution CONTROL BOARD' target='_blank' title='central pollution control board-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>central pollution control board (CPCB). In Bawana, the AQI slipped to 398, marked as ‘very poor.’ As per the pollution CONTROL BOARD' target='_blank' title='central pollution control board-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>central pollution control board, the AQI when marked under the ‘Poor’ category can cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, whereas, when under the ‘Very Poor’ category, it can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure.
Perhaps as per the pollution CONTROL BOARD' target='_blank' title='central pollution control board-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>central pollution control board, the AQI when marked under the ‘Poor’ category can cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, whereas, when under the ‘Very Poor’ category, it can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. The visuals show a thick layer of smog enveloping the national capital, reducing visibility and causing breathing difficulty ahead of diwali celebrations. It’s expected to deteriorate even further in the coming days, said experts.
Moreover a visitor, Himanshu said, “It feels suffocating due to pollution. The govt should look into what can be done to reduce pollution.” Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, pregnant women and those with pre-existing conditions like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases should restrict outdoor activities such as sports and exercise, the advisory issued by Atul Goel, director general of health services, stated.
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