Air Pollution in Delhi: Air pollution is such a deadly problem that it is a concern for many people. Especially in the national capital Delhi, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is so high that even breathing here is not safe. We don’t say it like that, but this has been revealed in the recent Air Quality Life Index 2024 report.
It has been said in this report that this air pollution reduces the life expectancy and also causes many health problems to the people. So let us tell you about this report and how you can avoid air pollution control.
What does the air pollution report say?
A recent study conducted at the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute found that the national capital Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the northern plains. Where the lives of 1.8 million people are at risk. At the same time, according to the WHO report, due to air pollution in Delhi, the average life expectancy has decreased by 11.9%. This means that due to air pollution, the age of people here decreases by about 12 years compared to the age of ordinary people.
PM 2.5, a major cause of respiratory diseases, continues to threaten the health of millions in India. A report has raised concerns that over 40% of the country’s population breathes polluted air, where the level of PM 2.5 is well above the safe limit. PM 2.5 are microscopic particles in the air that can penetrate deep into our lungs. This can lead to breathing difficulties, coughing, asthma and other serious lung diseases.
How to protect yourself from air pollution
To protect yourself from the increasing air pollution in Delhi, the most important thing is to change your lifestyle, use as little diesel, petrol and vehicles that emit smoke as possible, consider using electric vehicles. Think about carbon dioxide emissions.
Whenever you have to go out, go out only by wearing a good quality mask, this prevents harmful particles of air pollution from entering the mouth and protects against pollution to a large extent. Apart from this, plant trees to reduce air pollution as it improves air quality.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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