In view of the severe air pollution in the national Capital, the Delhi Government issued a health advisory on Sunday, asking people to avoid outdoor activities as much as possible, especially during the morning and late evening hours.
Air pollution had reached the severe level and asked people to follow the dos and don'ts as mentioned in the advisory, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said in a statement.
The advisory said the air pollution might cause respiratory problems in healthy people on a prolonged exposure and pronounced respiratory or other serious illnesses for the vulnerable population even on a short exposure.
"The general public is, therefore, advised to avoid outdoor physical activities, especially during morning and late evening hours," it stated.
The vulnerable population was advised to strictly avoid outdoor activities, remain indoors and keep activity levels low.
Traffic police personnel, rickshaw-pullers and roadside vendors were advised to take extra precautions.
The dos and don'ts asked people to remain indoors and reschedule their outdoor activities, consult doctors in case of breathlessness, giddiness, cough, chest discomfort or pain and irritation in the eyes.
Using N95 masks, avoiding heavy traffic and polluted areas, keeping doors and windows closed in the morning and late evening were also advised by the Government.
It also asked people to use public transport, avoid driving two-wheelers and other vehicles, and stop smoking.