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"Diwali Smog Alert: Safeguard Your Lungs Amid Rising Pollution Levels"
As Diwali approaches, Delhi-NCR faces alarming pollution levels, with PM2.5 concentrations reaching nearly five times WHOs safe limit, raising serious concerns for lung health.
- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR has already crossed the very poor mark, with PM2.5 levels between 250-300 ug/m3, posing severe risks to the respiratory system.
- Key contributors to the rising pollution include stubble burning, vehicular emissions, and low wind speed, exacerbating the toxicity of air during the festive season of Diwali.
- Health experts warn that increased air pollution could worsen conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, particularly during celebrations involving firecracker usage.
Why It Matters
The significant rise in air pollution levels during Diwali highlights ongoing environmental challenges in urban India, impacting public health and emphasizing the need for effective interventions to protect lung health.