The rise of the air purifier industry
delhi residents spend christmas indoors as smog emergency reaches fourth day
by：Yovog
2023-10-16
NEW DELHI (Reuters)-
This year, many Delhi residents were forced to spend Christmas indoors, as air quality remained \"severe to emergency\" for the fourth consecutive day during the worst smog crisis in the Indian capital this year.
Senior officials predict serious pollution will last for three days due to abnormal stagnation and cold air.
They sent three.
Monday\'s emergency response included the closure of regional factories and the ban on construction work.
\"Despite the Christmas celebrations and public holidays, we would rather stay at home because of pollution,\" said financial advisor Amit Azad . \".
He bought an air purifier this week because of a smog cough.
A Delhi government official accused the pollution of being lighter. than-
The usual traffic that has been on holiday
An official at Delhi airport said some domestic and international flights were delayed for two hours due to poor visibility.
The Delhi air quality index, which measures the concentration of toxic particles, averaged 420 on Tuesday morning, slightly higher than 449-
Two days before 450-
Worst of the year
Data from the government\'s Central Pollution Control Commission showed.
More than 100 of reading is considered unhealthy.
Delhi is one of the worst air quality cities in the world, after years of rapid growth in car sales and coal sales
Thermal power generation.
Environmental activists say the federal and municipal governments are also on the side as they focus on the interim response --
More effective, longer
Long-term measures that will combat pollution sources and promote cleaner fuels.
\"There is a lack of political will to continue to take the necessary measures to control pollution levels,\" said Sunil Dahiya, a senior activist at Greenpeace India.
He called for higher parking fees and less reliance on coal
Thermal power plant.
Dahiya also said that given the serious health impact of current levels of pollution, the government should close schools immediately and urge people to reduce outdoor activities.
This year, many Delhi residents were forced to spend Christmas indoors, as air quality remained \"severe to emergency\" for the fourth consecutive day during the worst smog crisis in the Indian capital this year.
Senior officials predict serious pollution will last for three days due to abnormal stagnation and cold air.
They sent three.
Monday\'s emergency response included the closure of regional factories and the ban on construction work.
\"Despite the Christmas celebrations and public holidays, we would rather stay at home because of pollution,\" said financial advisor Amit Azad . \".
He bought an air purifier this week because of a smog cough.
A Delhi government official accused the pollution of being lighter. than-
The usual traffic that has been on holiday
An official at Delhi airport said some domestic and international flights were delayed for two hours due to poor visibility.
The Delhi air quality index, which measures the concentration of toxic particles, averaged 420 on Tuesday morning, slightly higher than 449-
Two days before 450-
Worst of the year
Data from the government\'s Central Pollution Control Commission showed.
More than 100 of reading is considered unhealthy.
Delhi is one of the worst air quality cities in the world, after years of rapid growth in car sales and coal sales
Thermal power generation.
Environmental activists say the federal and municipal governments are also on the side as they focus on the interim response --
More effective, longer
Long-term measures that will combat pollution sources and promote cleaner fuels.
\"There is a lack of political will to continue to take the necessary measures to control pollution levels,\" said Sunil Dahiya, a senior activist at Greenpeace India.
He called for higher parking fees and less reliance on coal
Thermal power plant.
Dahiya also said that given the serious health impact of current levels of pollution, the government should close schools immediately and urge people to reduce outdoor activities.
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