Air Purifier, Mask Sales Up as Delhi-NCR Grapples with Severe Air Pollution

Delhi Pollution: With air pollution levels escalating to alarming levels in Delhi and National Capital Region, sale of air purifiers and masks have surged significantly, according to trers in city.

Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'severe plus' category on Monday, with Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 484 — its worst reing this season, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Air Purifier Sales Skyrocket Amid Pollution Crisis

As Delhiites struggles to brea, trers said demand for air purifiers and masks have increased as many residents see equipment as a necessity to safeguard ir health.

Vijendra Mohan, owner of Air Expert India, a dealership in Indirapuram, said ir air purifier sales have witnessed a significant increase after air pollution breached 'severe' level.

"Earlier, we used to sell around 20 purifiers a day, sometimes even over two days. Now, numbers have doubled to 40 per day. Air purifiers have become essential for households, and I am receiving over 150 inquiries daily,” he said.

Retailers Report Rising Sales Across NCR

Rakesh Singh, who runs a Blueair air purifier dealership in Pushp Vihar, said, "Last month, I was selling 10 to 12 air purifiers a day. Now, sales have increased to 25 units daily," he noted, ding that spike in demand has been consistent over past few weeks.

Ravi Kaushik, owner of Airth Air Purifier Company in Vikaspuri, said he has recorded a 70 per cent jump in sales since late October.

"Normally, sales hover around 20 percent, but this time, y have surged drastically by 70 percent due to worsening air quality,” he said.

Kaushik aldded, homes located near busy ros often face higher levels of pollutants, leing to respiratory problems. Air purifiers equipped with vanced filters can remove se harmful particles and ensure cleaner air indoors, he said.

Health Concerns Push Nebuliser and Mask Sales

A chemist in East Delhi said that November sales of pediatric nebulisers and low-dose inhalers have surpassed previous 10 months' total sale. " surge in parents seeking respiratory aids for ir children is truly alarming," he ded.

Rajeev Kumar, a salesperson at Apollo Pharmacy, said that re has been a noticeable increase in mask sales over past few weeks. "Previously, we used to sell five to six masks a day, but now we are selling more than 40-45 masks," Kumar stated.

Authorities Implement GRAP Stage-IV Restrictions

With AQI crossing 450, Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and joining Areas ordered implementation of Gred Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR. 

(With PTI inputs)