Published 17:16 IST, January 14th 2020
Australia's Air Quality Index worse than Delhi amid bushfires
Amid the raging bushfires in the eastern coast of Australia, Delhi's air quality fared better than that in Sydney with thick smog enveloping the populous city.
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Amid raging bushfires in eastern coast of Australia, Delhi's air quality fared better than that in Sydney, according to reports. most populous city in Australia was engulfed in a thick blanket of smoke from bushfires. Air quality in Sydney deteriorated 30 times beyond safe levels, as a result of which health warnings h to be issued. According to NSW Environment, Air Quality Index in Sydney reached 2334 recorded as worst levels anywhere in world.
It was more than 30 times safe levels of 34-66 on AQI scale and 20 times more than Beijing and Jakarta. toxic PM 2.5 and PM 10 particulate matter stood at 2334 in Sydney's rth West, 641 in Central Coast and 540 in Sydney's East, according to reports.
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Toxic air led to breathing problems
particles resulted in increased breathing problems in people suffering from asthma, angina and emphysema, as per report. respiratory patients in Sydney have been vised to stay indoors and avoid any kind of physical exercise. y have been warned to cover ir ses and mouths with masks. A global air quality index ranked Canberra’s air worse than New Delhi. Canberra's air quality is worst out of any major city in world due to smokes erupted from bushfires along NSW coast.
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Raging bushfires affect people
Australia is facing a massive crisis as several parts of country are ravd by dely bushfires affecting people and animals. bushfire this season is seemingly unprecedented as it is being termed as worst summer in history of nation. Australia has been under crisis since September 2019 where over 480 million animals and more than 1,000 homes have been affected by trdy.
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International charitable organisations like Australian Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Vinnies are alrey on ground helping locals by providing food, clothing and or essential items. People have lost ir homes, properties and or belongings in ongoing bushfire crisis and n-governmental institutions are doing ir best to help m rebuild ir lives. You can play your valuable part by donating to any of se organisations that are currently present at fire front.
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17:16 IST, January 14th 2020