After Diwali, pollution in Delhi has reached a very dangerous level. Talking about the average pollution of Delhi for 24 hours, it was recorded around 359. Not only this, the level of PM 2.5 has also increased rapidly at many places. Today around 6 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Patparganj, Ashok Vihar, Nehru Nagar and Okhla in Delhi was between 350 to 400. This is quite dangerous.
Due to the increase in the level of pollution, its bad effect is being seen on the elderly and children. Apart from this, many people are also facing breathing problems. This level of pollution is very dangerous for our health. In this episode, today we are going to tell you about those important things, by implementing which you can keep yourself safe from the harmful effects of pollution. Let's know -
Due to the fireworks on Diwali, the air quality of Delhi and neighboring states has deteriorated a lot. In such a situation, you should go out of the house as little as possible. Keep the windows and doors of the house closed. This will prevent polluted air from entering the house.
If you have an air purifier in your house, then use it. Air purifier helps in reducing the pollutant particles present inside the house. If you do not have an air purifier, then you can buy it from the market.
Be sure to wear a mask while going out of the house. The mask will protect your mouth and nose from contact with polluted air. Try not to go out of the house during peak hours i.e. morning and evening. At this time the level of pollution is quite frightening.
If you are traveling by car, then keep its windows closed. On the other hand, if you are traveling by bike, then wear a mask and ride the bike. Apart from this, if you are having trouble breathing, chest pain or any other health problem, then contact the doctor immediately.
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