NEW DELHI: The air quality in the Indian capital, New Delhi, continued to be very poor on Sunday, officials said.
System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), an institute monitoring air pollution, said that the overall Air Quality Index of New Delhi was recorded at 302 on Sunday.
The air quality in the capital territory is very poor, and prominent pollutants are PM 2.5 and PM 10, according to Xinhua.
Experts say PM 2.5, fine particles that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter, can travel deep into the respiratory tract, entering the lungs and reaching the bloodstream.
Poor Air Quality’s Effects
Health officials say very poor air quality results in respiratory illness on prolonged exposure.
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In its advisory, SAFAR has instructed sensitive groups to avoid all physical activities outdoors. People suffering from asthma have been asked to keep relief medicine handy.
The SAFAR said that those who are experiencing any unusual coughing, chest discomfort, breathing difficulty, wheezing, or fatigue should take a rest.
