New Delhi, December 20, 2018: Like every year, air quality in the city has started dipping with the advent of winter. The ambient level of air pollution is oscillating, at times exceeding the safety limits for key air pollutants that pose health risks to people. The problem has aggravated due to lack of breeze allowing pollutants to remain static, emissions from motor vehicles and industrial pollution, as well as ongoing construction activities and road side dust. According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the wind speed and ventilation index are ‘extremely unfavorable’ for dispersion of pollutants.
Dr. Arun Suradkar, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital, Pune,’ Major pollutants in the air are carbon monoxide, particulate matter, ground level ozone and oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide. Particulate matter is the main public health threat and the health impacts depend on the level of exposure (frequently expressed in ug/m3) and the duration of exposure (short term, between 8 or 24 hours, or long term). Many are reporting allergic reactions due to the changing temperature and poor air quality. With rising toxic air in Pune causing allergies, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, infants and pregnant women are at greater risk of contracting winter allergies.”
Long term exposure to pollutants can lead to fibrosis of the lung and COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
General Advisory:
Advisory for elderly, pregnant women, and children:
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