Pollution levels have increased significantly in Delhi NCR and many areas. In many places, the air quality level has crossed 900. This is quite dangerous. In such circumstances, you may have to face many breathing-related problems when you step out of the house. Those who are already suffering from respiratory problems. It is quite dangerous for them to go out of the house. If this situation continues continuously, many people may become victims of respiratory diseases. Most of us would know that air quality is measured by AQI. Do you know what the is Air Quality Index? If not, then today we are going to tell you about this. Let us know about it in detail -
AQI stands for Air Quality Index. It is also called the air quality index. With its help, the quality of air is known.
To know better about the quality of air. In such a situation, AQI is divided into 6 categories.
0-50 = pure air
51-100 = satisfactory air
101-200 = moderate
201-300 = bad air
301-400 = very bad air
410-500 = severe category
How is air quality measured?
To know about the air quality, the government installs air quality measuring meters at different places. It works like a thermometer and works to know about the quality of the air.
Keep these things in mind while going out in pollution
Due to poor air quality, problems related to the eyes, throat, and lungs start increasing. Children and the elderly are at greatest risk. During this time, many people also have to face cough and difficulty breathing.
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