NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (NNN-PTI) – The air pollution level in the Indian capital city, New Delhi, and the outskirts of the national capital region (NCR) today (Thursday), continued to be severe for the second straight day.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall air quality index (AQI) in the city remained in severe category at 428.
“The prominent pollutants are PM 2.5 and PM 10, and air quality is in the severe level category.”
As per CPCB, AQI between 0 – 50 is considered “good,” between 51 – 100 “satisfactory,” between 101 – 200 “moderate,” between 201 – 300 “poor,” between 301 – 400 “very poor,” and between 401 – 500 “severe” and beyond 500 is severe plus emergency.
Health officials say, the deterioration in air quality causes respiratory illness on prolonged exposure, and people should stop outdoor activity in early morning and after sunset.
“People should also avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and use masks known as N-95 or P-100 respirators, while going out, to minimise the effect,” the experts said.– NNN-PTI