The air pollution situation in Uttar Pradesh remains consistently worrying. A claim has emerged that 21 cities from the state are included in the list of the world’s most polluted cities. From Delhi-NCR to western Uttar Pradesh, deteriorating air quality is increasing the threat to people’s breathing. Conditions are such that pollution levels in several cities have reached the extremely hazardous category.
According to a report released on November 6, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Meerut and Hapur was recorded at 727 and 718, respectively. Cities from Haryana and Punjab were also included in the same list. According to experts, vehicular smoke, industrial emissions, dust from construction work and stubble burning are contributing to rising pollution. Due to low wind speed and adverse weather conditions, pollutants are accumulating in the atmosphere.
Fine pollution particles can enter deep into the lungs and harm health. The risk of respiratory and heart-related problems is particularly higher for children, the elderly and people already suffering from illnesses. Some reports have compared the current pollution exposure to inhaling smoke equivalent to smoking about 50 cigarettes a day, although this is an indicative comparison.
Smoke from firecrackers around Diwali can further affect air that is already poor. In such a situation, pollution control and health precautions during the festival will be extremely important.
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