With the air quality in Delhi remaining “very poor” on Monday, the Delhi Heath Department of issued a health advisory and appealed to citizens to join hand and work towards improving the air quality The AQI score on Monday was 367, an increase from 352 on Sunday and 322 on Saturday.
In its advisory, the government said that the issue was a man-made problem that can be reversed by taking proactive reversal measures. The department has urged the public to carpool and use public transport as much as possible and not to burn dry leaves, crop residue, wood, coal, and other fuels.
Avoid outdoor activities
It also asked Delhiites to avoid outdoor activities in the morning and late evening as pollution levels are maximum during this time.
Schools have been asked not to hold outdoor assemblies, sports activities and other physical activities in the early morning.
High-risk groups such as small children, elderly and pregnant women have been advise to wear a N95 mask if going outdoors during the peak pollution hours.
The MeT has forecast mist/shallow fog on Tuesday morning with clear skies the rest of the day. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover between 28 and 8 degrees Celsius respectively.
