Dangerous air pollution continues in Indian capital

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) detected pollution levels affecting the city at 440 in the early hours of Saturday, when the ideal health index is around 50.

At an emergency meeting the day before, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said the situation was alarming and reiterated the need for a long-term permanent action plan to mitigate the air pollution crisis.

Measures including temporarily halting construction, calling on people to stay home as much as possible and using public transport to reduce emissions were discussed during the meeting.

Other areas in the National Capital Region detected slightly lower pollution levels but were in the severe category, such as Noida at 429, Gurgaon at 425 and Faridabad at 457.

Air pollution is caused by the presence of harmful substances that affect human health and the environment.

Causes include the use of poisons in agriculture, such as insecticides and insecticides; the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and other fuels; industrial smog, which releases carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and other chemicals; and automobile exhaust, which acts as carbon monoxide origin of.

Impacts on the population include respiratory diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, and lung cancer; cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart disease; neuropsychiatric diseases, such as depression and anxiety; and eye irritation and skin diseases.

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