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smog chokes indian capital as emergency measures fail to bring relief
by：Yovog
2023-06-19
NEW DELHI (Reuters)-
On Monday, the Indian capital, New Delhi, was shrouded in a thick layer of toxic smoke, 10 times the recommended limit, and government officials were struggling to deal with a public health crisis that had lasted until the second week. A U. S.
Measurements from the embassy show the level of toxic air particles known as PM 2.
5, has reached 498 on Monday afternoon, compared to the upper limit of \"good\" quality air is 50.
The weather bureau said it expects rain over the next three days, which will help clear the smog.
\"In the next three days, there may be slight rainfall in the states around Delhi and Delhi, which may lead to changes in wind patterns in the region,\" Charan Singh, A scientist from the Indian Meteorological Department told Reuters.
\"Starting tomorrow, the smog will begin to weaken.
But Skymet, India\'s only private forecasters, said that in the next two days at least, there will continue to be heavy smog in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
The Supreme Court will hear a petition from a New Delhi lawyer asking government authorities to deal with \"intolerable and unbearable air pollution \".
Last week, after soaring levels of pollution, the Delhi state government announced a public health emergency, an annual phenomenon blamed on the illegal burning of crops, vehicle exhaust and dust in northern states.
Over the weekend, authorities began using fire engines to spray water in parts of the capital to reduce dust and other air particles, but with little success.
A senior federal government official said there was almost nothing to do.
\"We can only do so much, and now we have to wait for rain to clean the atmosphere,\" said Prashant Gargava, an official with the Central Pollution Control Commission . \".
Gargava, who is in charge of monitoring air quality, said Delhi\'s air has been in \"dangerous\" areas, despite measures such as stopping construction and increasing parking charges
People are encouraged to use public transport. The PM 2.
The particles in the air are 30 times thinner than human hair.
These particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs, causing respiratory diseases and other diseases.
According to media reports, a large number of patients with respiratory diseases have emerged in the hospital.
\"We\'re hurting our lungs every second, but we can\'t stop breathing,\" said Arvind Kumar, director of chest and lung surgery at Sir Gangaram Hospital.
United Airlines said it suspended its flight service due to concerns about poor air quality, and resumed flights from Newark, New Jersey to New Delhi on Sunday.
A few days after the school was temporarily closed last week, authorities decided to reopen the school on Monday, but the decision could add more road vehicles.
Law enforcement agencies say they are unable to ban the passage of commercial trucks in full.
Primary school teacher Altie Meinong says her family has been wearing masks even indoors.
\"Not everyone can afford air purifiers or air-Cars with conditions
We all live in hell, \"said maynon, the mother of two teenage daughters.
The National Green Court of the environmental court has instructed the municipal government and neighboring states to prevent farmers from burning crops.
But governments have failed to do so. New Delhi-based non-
Tara Children\'s House, a government organization that supports 60 poor children, said they are seeking donations to buy at least five air purifiers.
\"Some children have breathing problems and can\'t go to school,\" said a volunteer at the group . \".
On Monday, the Indian capital, New Delhi, was shrouded in a thick layer of toxic smoke, 10 times the recommended limit, and government officials were struggling to deal with a public health crisis that had lasted until the second week. A U. S.
Measurements from the embassy show the level of toxic air particles known as PM 2.
5, has reached 498 on Monday afternoon, compared to the upper limit of \"good\" quality air is 50.
The weather bureau said it expects rain over the next three days, which will help clear the smog.
\"In the next three days, there may be slight rainfall in the states around Delhi and Delhi, which may lead to changes in wind patterns in the region,\" Charan Singh, A scientist from the Indian Meteorological Department told Reuters.
\"Starting tomorrow, the smog will begin to weaken.
But Skymet, India\'s only private forecasters, said that in the next two days at least, there will continue to be heavy smog in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
The Supreme Court will hear a petition from a New Delhi lawyer asking government authorities to deal with \"intolerable and unbearable air pollution \".
Last week, after soaring levels of pollution, the Delhi state government announced a public health emergency, an annual phenomenon blamed on the illegal burning of crops, vehicle exhaust and dust in northern states.
Over the weekend, authorities began using fire engines to spray water in parts of the capital to reduce dust and other air particles, but with little success.
A senior federal government official said there was almost nothing to do.
\"We can only do so much, and now we have to wait for rain to clean the atmosphere,\" said Prashant Gargava, an official with the Central Pollution Control Commission . \".
Gargava, who is in charge of monitoring air quality, said Delhi\'s air has been in \"dangerous\" areas, despite measures such as stopping construction and increasing parking charges
People are encouraged to use public transport. The PM 2.
The particles in the air are 30 times thinner than human hair.
These particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs, causing respiratory diseases and other diseases.
According to media reports, a large number of patients with respiratory diseases have emerged in the hospital.
\"We\'re hurting our lungs every second, but we can\'t stop breathing,\" said Arvind Kumar, director of chest and lung surgery at Sir Gangaram Hospital.
United Airlines said it suspended its flight service due to concerns about poor air quality, and resumed flights from Newark, New Jersey to New Delhi on Sunday.
A few days after the school was temporarily closed last week, authorities decided to reopen the school on Monday, but the decision could add more road vehicles.
Law enforcement agencies say they are unable to ban the passage of commercial trucks in full.
Primary school teacher Altie Meinong says her family has been wearing masks even indoors.
\"Not everyone can afford air purifiers or air-Cars with conditions
We all live in hell, \"said maynon, the mother of two teenage daughters.
The National Green Court of the environmental court has instructed the municipal government and neighboring states to prevent farmers from burning crops.
But governments have failed to do so. New Delhi-based non-
Tara Children\'s House, a government organization that supports 60 poor children, said they are seeking donations to buy at least five air purifiers.
\"Some children have breathing problems and can\'t go to school,\" said a volunteer at the group . \".
