Air Pollution: SMOG as far as you can see in Delhi-NCR, know its dangers and ways to avoid it

Posted on 3rd Nov 2022 by rohit kumar

Crores of people in Delhi-NCR are in the grip of severe air pollution. The sky has been covered with smog since Thursday morning and people have also complained of burning eyes, sore throats along with shortness of breath. Behind this is the poisonous air in Delhi-NCR.

 

According to experts, smog is formed when dangerous smoke and gases from vehicles and factories mix with the moisture (fog) of the atmosphere. In Delhi-NCR, this poisonous mixture ie smog reaches the eyes and lungs through inhalation. Smog is fatal for pregnant. Let us know how dangerous the smog arising from air pollution can be for you.

 

What is smog?

Smog is a type of air pollution that also reduces visibility. The term came into existence in the early 20th century. The word is derived from the English words smoke and fog. It is named after the smoke found in the environment.

 

How is smog formed?

Smog includes many types of chemical gases and chemicals. Smog is made up of nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, ozone, smoke, and other particles. The smog that we see in our cities has to do with coal emissions in vehicles and forest and agricultural fires in the environment.

 

Smog problems and diseases

When smog enters our body through our breath, we invite many diseases. Sometimes people have to go to the hospital. Especially for asthma patients, whose condition sometimes becomes serious. Especially children and the elderly should avoid going out in foggy environments. Wear a mask if you have to go out for urgent work. Glasses can be worn to protect the eyes. During this, more water should be drunk.

 

cough and sore throat

Shortness of breath

eye and throat irritation

risk of heart diseases

risk of serious lung disease

Dangerous for people with asthma

 

Where is smog found?

Smog is usually found in big cities, where there is a lot of industrial and vehicular movement. Cities with a high population where it is almost impossible to control air pollution can see smog during the winter season. Delhi-NCR is favorable for smog. Here people face problems due to smog from October to March.

 

ways to avoid smog

It is most important to use a mask to avoid the harmful effects of smog. Apart from this, it can also be controlled with smog towers and smog guns. If the movement of polluting vehicles is also controlled, smog can be reduced.

 

take measures

drink more water

Wear a mask if you go out of the house

Can use an air purifier at home

keep windows closed

don't leave the house unnecessarily

 

AQI is around 400

The air quality index in most of the cities of Delhi as well as NCR is close to 400, which is extremely dangerous for health. Shadow smog in Delhi-NCR causes physical harm to children and the elderly as well as people of all age groups.

 

Smog in Delhi-NCR, irritation in eyes increased trouble

When people opened their eyes in Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, they found a sheet of deep mist in front of them. The meteorologist is calling it fog, but it is smog. This includes stubble along with dust and smoke emanating from petrol and diesel. Due to this people have burned their eyes. People have also complained of soreness and cough.

 

Delhi-NCR's air worsened

Let us tell you that the air in Delhi and adjoining cities is getting worse for the last few days. In many areas of Delhi, the AQI has crossed 340, after which the government is considering imposing various restrictions. At the same time, the Air Quality Management Commission has denied the new restrictions for the time being. People of all age groups are being affected by the haze found in the environment. Some have a burning sensation in the eyes and some are having difficulty in breathing.

 

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