Delhi became a ‘gas chamber’! Poison mixed in the air, AQI 430 in Anand Vihar, even leaving the house is dangerous

Delhi pollution today: For the people of Delhi, Sunday morning brought ‘poisonous air’ instead of fresh air. The entire capital was seen wrapped in a thick blanket of smog, and the situation has worsened so much that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in areas like Anand Vihar reached a dangerous level of 430, which is considered in the ‘severe’ category.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in most areas of the city remains ‘very poor’ or ‘severe’, due to which people are facing difficulty in breathing and eye irritation.

Where is the situation worst?

According to government data, two areas of Delhi are in the red zone:

• Anand Vihar: AQI 430 (severe)
• Wazirpur: AQI 406 (severe)

Apart from these, 16 monitoring stations in the city have recorded ‘very poor’ (above 300) air quality, including prominent areas like Ashok Vihar (369) and ITO (329). Pictures from areas like Ashram and Maharani Bagh show such a thick layer of fog that visibility has reduced considerably, due to which the speed of vehicles on the roads has slowed down.

Doctors warn: what to do and what not to do?

In view of the worsening situation, health experts have issued a warning.

• Children, elderly and respiratory patients One should completely avoid going out in the morning and evening.
• If it is necessary to leave the house, N-95 mask Make sure to use .
• Stop morning walks and outdoor exercises for a few days.

Falling temperature increased the problem

Cold has also knocked in Delhi. The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 16.9 degrees Celsius on Saturday, which is the lowest temperature so far this month. The Meteorological Department says that light fog may prevail in the coming days.

According to meteorologists, due to falling temperature and reduced wind speed, pollutants remain trapped near the ground, due to which the smog becomes even more dense.

What is the meaning of AQI?

• 0-50: good
• 51-100: satisfactory
• 101-200: moderate
• 201-300: bad
• 301-400: very bad
• 401-500: Critical (dangerous to health)