Noida air pollution stays 'severe'; authorities' guidelines here

Air pollution levels in ida forced residents to curtail outdoor activities as AQI remained in 'severe' category for fourth consecutive day. According to System of Air Quality and Wear Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), overall AQI in ida on Saturday was recorded in severe category with PM10 at 500 and PM2.5 at 471.

Pollution affecting residents' health

People residing in ida have been mentioning how ir eyes itch and y also face or health issues because of pollution in air. "I feel irritation in my eyes. I do t kw what to do. My children are also t able to go outdoors due to toxic air," said a local. According to ar local, "Despite implementation of Odd-Even in Delhi, level of pollution in capital's joining areas has t reduced. ministration must do something.”

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Centre-run SAFAR has vised people to avoid all physical activity outdoors in wake of air pollution. y have also vised 'sensitive groups' to stop activity in case of unusual coughing, chest discomfort, wheezing, breathing difficulty, or fatigue. "If room has windows, close m. If air conditioner provides a fresh air intake option, close it. Avoid burning anything, such as wood, candles or even incense," organisation stated in its visory. 

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pollution control board and Uttar Presh government have issued guidelines to reduce air pollution in region. y have urged people to opt clean techlogy in manufacture of biogas, energy, compost, electricity, building materials (bricks, cement, tiles, plasterboards, etc.) and or products by recycling waste and fly ash generated from industries and or sources. ditionally, schools have been vised to stay shut for a while. 

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Transport drivers have been directed to properly maintain ir vehicles and keep checking carburetor and emissions from time to time. visory also said, "In place of chemical fertilizers, opt organic fertilizers, Burmese compost, green manure, organic culture, compost, fertilizer and legumius crops.”

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(With ANI inputs)