A choking blanket of smog again enveloped Delhi on Wednesday as air quality hit the severe category for the second consecutive day.
The real-time pollution monitors displayed the alarmingly high concentration of PM 2.5 and PM10, which are ultrafine particulates having the ability to enter the respiratory system and subsequently the bloodstream of humans and animals, causing harm.
In view of rampant air pollution school, children and joggers were seen wearing masks to avoid the dangers of polluted air.
"I am wearing a mask as my throat is itching because of the smog," said Raja, a student at a school in Delhi.
I am wearing a mask as my throat is itching because of the #smog: Raja, student at a school in #Delhi. pic.twitter.com/dY1DjLM9XV
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2017
Student at a school in Delhi's Teen Murti Road area, said, "We are facing problems, I have been experiencing itching in my eyes and throat."
Click here for real-time Air Quality Index in Delhi.
Indian Medical Association (IMA) President, Dr. KK Aggarwal, said, "PM10 is still at a dangerous level, but it is lesser than yesterday. Precautions recommended for 2 more days, try to stay indoors, do not go out for exercise or walks."
A Delhiite has posted a video on Twitter showing the smog and poor visibility.
My balcony view at 7.30 in morning in noida.. #smog locked me in my home.. Can't expect worst view than it when I can't see anything but #smogindelhi pic.twitter.com/1lWp7uwrS3
— Gaurav Agrawal (@GauravAgrawaal) November 8, 2017
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday took the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to task and asked them to explain why preventive steps were not taken to control the 'severe' air quality in the region.
The green panel also directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to state what emergency directions it has issued in exercise of its powers to tackle the situation.
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