With pollutants values in city’s air reaching to an alarming level, the Delhi Government on Monday issued health advisory and appeal masses not to burn leaves , crop residue , wood , coal etc. “Avoid going outdoor during early morning and late evening for walk or outdoor physical activity as the pollution levels are maximum during this time,” the advisory states.
The city Government also advised people to opt for carpooling and public transport, as much and walk or use nonpolluting mode of transport for short distance.
In advisory, the Delhi Government said that schools may avoid outdoor assembly, sports activities and other physical activities in the early morning. “Take extra precautions for high risk group like small children, elderly, pregnant women, asthma patients, patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases), patients of heart disease and stroke, diabetics and person with low immunity. N95 mask may be used if going outdoor during the peak pollution hours,” the advisory said.
As per the database of all pollution monitoring agencies including US Embassy, SAFAR and CPCB, the levels were recorded abnormally high on pollution index.
The health advisory also suggested cures like if one feel irritation in the throat and nose, take steam and do salt water gargles. Drink plenty of warm water and maintain good hydration, “If any time, you are feeling breathless or palpitation, immediately go to nearest medical facility. Treatment is absolutely free in all the Government health facilities,” the report quoted.
Smoggy mornings due to high moisture content, particulate matter, pollution and lack of winds are the reasons behind the high concentration of pollutants in Delhi air.