The rise of the air purifier industry
delhi under cloud of smog, considers traffic measures to ease pollution
by：Yovog
2023-07-01
NEW DELHI (Reuters)-
On Monday, millions of school children were forced to stay at home, and thousands of employees reported illness, queuing outside shops to sell masks as New Delhi struggled to cope with the worst pollution in nearly 20 years.
A minister said Monday that the Indian capital government is considering whether to resume plans to reduce traffic, as air pollution has exceeded safety levels for the second week in a row.
Streets in New Delhi are shrouded in smoke, ash and other pollutants, and residents complain about breathing difficulties, tears in their eyes, increased cough and breathing.
\"We now call it a pollution epidemic.
If possible, our advice to people is to stay at home and work from home . \"K.
Agwal, president of the Indian Medical Association. Levels of PM 2.
5, reaching tiny particles deep in the lungs, more than 700 in the city\'s most affected areas on Monday.
This is almost 24 times the average of 25 micrograms per cubic meter.
Hour cycle set by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Outdoor air pollution has killed three people.
In 2012, there were 7 million people worldwide.
\"This is a nightmare.
My toddler and I woke up from our nap and coughed as if Pepper had spilled on our throat, \"said Delhi resident Tara Chowdhury.
\"I climb trees in this city.
I play near the Indian gate.
Now we are stuck in the living room next to the air purifier.
As night falls, air quality improves as the wind grows, but is still at a level that is considered unhealthy.
Children were hardest hit.
Many people are crowded in stone shu Saidan Children\'s Hospital in West Germany because of respiratory cramps and severe asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis.
\"A few months ago, dengue fever occurred in Delhi and chikungunya, and now we have that,\" said pediatrician Lavraj Gupta . \" He refers to the outbreak of disease in 17 million cities, many of whom do not have clean drinking water and basic sanitation.
Smoke from burning farm residues in the surrounding states, fireworks from Indian Diwali, dust from construction works and vehicle emissions have brought pollution levels to their highest level in 17 years.
Mohammad Camille, manager of a store that sells masks, said he used to sell about six masks a week on average, but now they have 150 to 200 customers a day.
\"We are out of stock, but we are taking orders.
\"We will provide it to everyone,\" he said . \".
Demand for air purifiers has also grown sharply for locals and foreigners working in India.
5-10% of the labor force in Delhi and its surrounding areas reported illness in the past week, the relevant Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a survey of 150 companies.
It warned that as India seeks to attract investment and create thousands of jobs for young people, pollution could hit \"Brand India.
India, the world\'s fastest growing major economy, is four of the world\'s 10 most polluted cities.
New Delhi ranked 11.
Delhi\'s Minister of Health, satirandra Kumar Jain, said the government was preparing to pass the \"strange --
Last winter, the \"even\" plan was launched temporarily to deal with pollution.
According to the system, depending on whether the license plate is odd or even, the car is only allowed to hit the road on alternate days.
\"There is a review meeting later this week.
We\'re thinking about bringing something strange back.
\"Even the plan is one of many measures,\" he told reporters . \".
Delegates attending the Global Conference on controlling tobacco consumption said they were surprised by the level of pollution.
\"I was shocked. I didn\'t expect this.
Interestingly, we are attending a conference aimed at having cleaner air and in a place where there is no such air, \"said Irene Reyes, representative of the Philippines. U. S.
Embassy spokesman Joseph Kruzich said the embassy has taken steps, including supplementing air filtration and building remains to provide clean air in the workplace.
British Prime Minister Theresa May is visiting India and her reception at the residence of High Commissioner Dominique Asquez will be held as planned on Monday night, an official said.
\"From an official point of view, we don\'t mention pollution,\" said a British diplomat . \"
The Delhi authorities have accused nearby government in Haryana and Punjab of allowing farmers to burn rice stubble before the wheat planting season, which has exacerbated problems in the city, despite the ban on such practices.
Prime Minister Modi\'s government has urged people not to use pollution for political gain.
\"If we play any blame game, the problem will not be solved.
The problem is that 20 million people in Delhi find it difficult to breathe, \"said Dave Madhav Dave, federal environment minister.
On Monday, millions of school children were forced to stay at home, and thousands of employees reported illness, queuing outside shops to sell masks as New Delhi struggled to cope with the worst pollution in nearly 20 years.
A minister said Monday that the Indian capital government is considering whether to resume plans to reduce traffic, as air pollution has exceeded safety levels for the second week in a row.
Streets in New Delhi are shrouded in smoke, ash and other pollutants, and residents complain about breathing difficulties, tears in their eyes, increased cough and breathing.
\"We now call it a pollution epidemic.
If possible, our advice to people is to stay at home and work from home . \"K.
Agwal, president of the Indian Medical Association. Levels of PM 2.
5, reaching tiny particles deep in the lungs, more than 700 in the city\'s most affected areas on Monday.
This is almost 24 times the average of 25 micrograms per cubic meter.
Hour cycle set by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Outdoor air pollution has killed three people.
In 2012, there were 7 million people worldwide.
\"This is a nightmare.
My toddler and I woke up from our nap and coughed as if Pepper had spilled on our throat, \"said Delhi resident Tara Chowdhury.
\"I climb trees in this city.
I play near the Indian gate.
Now we are stuck in the living room next to the air purifier.
As night falls, air quality improves as the wind grows, but is still at a level that is considered unhealthy.
Children were hardest hit.
Many people are crowded in stone shu Saidan Children\'s Hospital in West Germany because of respiratory cramps and severe asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis.
\"A few months ago, dengue fever occurred in Delhi and chikungunya, and now we have that,\" said pediatrician Lavraj Gupta . \" He refers to the outbreak of disease in 17 million cities, many of whom do not have clean drinking water and basic sanitation.
Smoke from burning farm residues in the surrounding states, fireworks from Indian Diwali, dust from construction works and vehicle emissions have brought pollution levels to their highest level in 17 years.
Mohammad Camille, manager of a store that sells masks, said he used to sell about six masks a week on average, but now they have 150 to 200 customers a day.
\"We are out of stock, but we are taking orders.
\"We will provide it to everyone,\" he said . \".
Demand for air purifiers has also grown sharply for locals and foreigners working in India.
5-10% of the labor force in Delhi and its surrounding areas reported illness in the past week, the relevant Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a survey of 150 companies.
It warned that as India seeks to attract investment and create thousands of jobs for young people, pollution could hit \"Brand India.
India, the world\'s fastest growing major economy, is four of the world\'s 10 most polluted cities.
New Delhi ranked 11.
Delhi\'s Minister of Health, satirandra Kumar Jain, said the government was preparing to pass the \"strange --
Last winter, the \"even\" plan was launched temporarily to deal with pollution.
According to the system, depending on whether the license plate is odd or even, the car is only allowed to hit the road on alternate days.
\"There is a review meeting later this week.
We\'re thinking about bringing something strange back.
\"Even the plan is one of many measures,\" he told reporters . \".
Delegates attending the Global Conference on controlling tobacco consumption said they were surprised by the level of pollution.
\"I was shocked. I didn\'t expect this.
Interestingly, we are attending a conference aimed at having cleaner air and in a place where there is no such air, \"said Irene Reyes, representative of the Philippines. U. S.
Embassy spokesman Joseph Kruzich said the embassy has taken steps, including supplementing air filtration and building remains to provide clean air in the workplace.
British Prime Minister Theresa May is visiting India and her reception at the residence of High Commissioner Dominique Asquez will be held as planned on Monday night, an official said.
\"From an official point of view, we don\'t mention pollution,\" said a British diplomat . \"
The Delhi authorities have accused nearby government in Haryana and Punjab of allowing farmers to burn rice stubble before the wheat planting season, which has exacerbated problems in the city, despite the ban on such practices.
Prime Minister Modi\'s government has urged people not to use pollution for political gain.
\"If we play any blame game, the problem will not be solved.
The problem is that 20 million people in Delhi find it difficult to breathe, \"said Dave Madhav Dave, federal environment minister.
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