Delhi’s Air Pollution Worsens: Smog Covers India Gate and More
New Delhi is facing severe air pollution for the 10th day after Diwali, with a thick smog covering the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 335, which is considered ‘very poor’.
Areas Affected
Several parts of Delhi, including Anand Vihar, Bawana, and New Moti Bagh, reported very poor air quality. The AQI in these areas ranged from 319 to 394, indicating significant pollution levels.
Impact on Health
Dr. Nikhil Modi from Apollo Hospital noted that even people without respiratory issues are experiencing symptoms like coughing and difficulty breathing. He suggested closing schools to protect children, who are more vulnerable to pollution.
Visuals of Smog
Images from Kartavya Path near India Gate showed the area engulfed in smog, with an AQI of 357. High-rise buildings in Kalindi Kunj were also covered in smog, with an AQI of 323.
Doubts Revealed
Air Pollution -: Air pollution is when harmful substances like smoke and dust are present in the air, making it unhealthy to breathe. In Delhi, this often happens due to vehicles, factories, and burning of firecrackers during festivals like Diwali.
Smog -: Smog is a type of air pollution that looks like a thick fog. It is made up of smoke and other pollutants, and it can make it hard to see and breathe.
India Gate -: India Gate is a famous monument in New Delhi, India. It is a large archway that was built to honor Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
Air Quality Index (AQI) -: The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a number used to tell how clean or polluted the air is. A higher number means the air is more polluted. An AQI of 335 is considered ‘very poor’, meaning the air is unhealthy to breathe.
Anand Vihar and New Moti Bagh -: Anand Vihar and New Moti Bagh are areas in Delhi. They are mentioned because they have high levels of air pollution, making the air there very unhealthy.
Dr. Nikhil Modi -: Dr. Nikhil Modi is a doctor from Apollo Hospital in Delhi. He is concerned about the health effects of air pollution on people, especially children.
Apollo Hospital -: Apollo Hospital is a well-known hospital in India. It provides medical care and has doctors who are experts in treating various health issues.
Diwali -: Diwali is a popular festival in India, also known as the Festival of Lights. People celebrate it by lighting lamps and bursting firecrackers, which can contribute to air pollution.
