Health News Desk: After Diwali, the level of pollution in Delhi’s air reaches dangerous levels. The air of the city becomes poisonous. Even breathing becomes difficult. The biggest reason behind this is said to be the firecrackers burnt on Diwali and excessive fireworks. Despite the ban, the noise and smoke of firecrackers continues on the night of Diwali. The air becomes unbreathable till morning. This situation is seen not only in Delhi but also in adjacent Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad, where AQI (Air Quality Index) reaches dangerous levels. This time, pollution has started increasing in Delhi since October 15, in view of which many restrictions have been imposed.
How dangerous is AQI?
According to health, AQI from 0 to 50 is considered best but as its level increases, the risks to health increase. AQI up to 51-100 is considered satisfactory, 101 to 200 is considered normal, 201 to 300 is considered poor, 301 to 400 is considered very poor and 401 to 500 is considered severe, which is extremely dangerous.
How harmful is Delhi’s polluted air?
Particulate matter (PM) present in the air is no less than poison for our lungs. These are such particles found in the air, whose size is only 2.5 micrometers or less. Due to this, premature death can also occur because they have serious effects on the lungs. According to WHO, more than 5 micrograms per cubic meter of PM 2.5 air is dangerous and harmful.
For whom is polluted air more harmful?
Doctors say that the smoke from firecrackers and Delhi’s pollution can be dangerous for people’s health. It is especially harmful for children, elderly and patients. For people who have any lung or heart disease, even breathing this air can be fatal. Pollution causes difficulty in breathing, which can cause premature asthma or any respiratory disease.
Take care of children and elderly
Delhi’s poisonous air can have the biggest impact on the health of children and the elderly. Due to this, the heart tubes of the elderly become swollen, blood clotting can occur, which can lead to heart attack. The poisonous air of firecrackers can damage the lungs of respiratory patients or even a normal person.
