Delhi Pollution Crisis: A survey has been conducted on pollution in Delhi, which has revealed shocking figures. According to NDTV, a survey conducted by private agency Local Circle claimed that 69% of families in Delhi-NCR are affected by pollution.
This survey report released on Friday had responses from 21 thousand people. It revealed that at least 1 member of 62% of the families in Delhi-NCR suffers from eye irritation. At the same time, in 46% of families, one member has a cold or breathing problem (nasal congestion) and in 31% of families, one member has asthma.
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8 big things of the survey–
- 31% of the respondents said that their family members suffer from headache.
- 23% of households have at least one member having difficulty concentrating due to pollution.
- 15% said that a member of their family has trouble sleeping.
- 31% said that no one in their family has any problems due to pollution.
- 23% of respondents said they use air purifiers.
- 23% respondents said that they will live with this pollution.
- 15% said they would soon wear a mask when going out.
- 15% said that they are planning to move out of Delhi in the polluted month.
Cough patients almost doubled in 2 weeks
The last similar survey was conducted on October 19, when GRAP-1 (Graded Response Action Plan) was implemented in Delhi.
According to this, the number of people suffering from sore throat and cough has increased from 36% to 69% in two weeks. Families using air purifiers have increased from 18% to 23% in 2 weeks.
Despite the ban, crackers were burst in Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) had banned crackers till 1 January 2025. There is a ban on making, storing, selling and using crackers. Their online delivery was also banned, yet fireworks were burst. AQI increased in Delhi due to crackers.
GRAP-1 was implemented in Delhi on 14 October
After Delhi’s air quality index crossed 200, GRAP-1 was implemented in Delhi NCR on 14 October. Under this, there is a ban on the use of coal and firewood in hotels and restaurants. The Commission of Air Quality Management has ordered the agencies to strictly monitor the operation of old petrol and diesel vehicles (BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel).
The Commission has also asked agencies to increase the use of anti-smog guns, water sprinkling and dust repellent techniques in road construction, renovation projects and maintenance activities.
What is AQI
AQI is a kind of thermometer. It only measures pollution instead of temperature. Through this scale, the amount of CO (carbon dioxide), OZONE, (ozone) NO2 (nitrogen dioxide), PM 2.5 (particulate matter) and PM 10 pollutants present in the air is checked and it is shown in readings ranging from zero to 500.
The higher the amount of pollutants in the air, the higher the AQI level. And the higher the AQI, the more dangerous the air. Although AQI between 200 and 300 is also considered bad, but the current situation is that it has gone above 300 in many cities of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. This increasing AQI is not just a number. It is also an indication of the danger of upcoming diseases.
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