2023-11-07 00:10:33
Currently, the air in the capital region of India is “absolutely toxic and poisonous” and no one should go out, doctors warn, cited by local media.
“The situation is very alarming and will get worse next week,” they indicated. “The air is toxic, it is like smoking a pack of cigarettes a day,” they stated.
The air quality in the Delhi region is in the “severe” category and has crossed the air quality index (AQI) exceeding 400, and “no relief is expected in the coming years.” two days,” argue the experts.
“As pollution levels remain high, Delhi primary schools will remain closed until November 10,” Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account.
Likewise, children should not go out to do any physical activity. “If you really need to go out, you have to choose the time of day well: Normally the AQI is better in the afternoon.”
In addition, “it would be advisable to use masks,” recommends a pediatrician.
In other regions of the country, such as the city of Mumbai and the Taj Mahal temple, smog reduced the visibility of the area.
“Even healthy people should work from home if possible,” stressed Vivek Singh, director of the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Medanta hospital.
“People should not venture out, especially young children, the elderly and people with respiratory or heart diseases,” he added.
The smog situation in India is due to a sharp increase in incidents of agricultural waste burning, and is likely to continue until weather conditions change.
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