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Delhi continued to battle with air pollution for the 10th consecutive day post-Diwali as a dense layer of smog blanketed parts of the national capital on Sunday. Several parts of the national capital recorded very poor air quality levels on Sunday morning as per the data issued by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India). Today morning, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 351, Bawana 383, CRRI Mathura Road 323, Dwarka Sector 8 at 341, IGI Airport at 326, ITO 328, Lodhi Road 319, Mundka at 358, Najafgarh at 341, New Moti Bagh at 394, Okhla phase-2 at 339, RK Puram at 368, and Wazirpur at 366, as per SAFAR-India data. As of 5 pm on November 10, Delhi's AQI stood at 334, with Anand Vihar at 353, Dilshad Garden at 262, and Jahangirpuri at 377. For tomorrow, AQI in adjoining cities of Noida and Gurugram is forecasted to be at 208.92 and 77.51, respectively. Multiple visuals from Delhi's Kartavya Path showed the area surrounding India Gate engulfed by a layer of smog. The AQI in the area was recorded at 357 as of 7 am. High-rise buildings were also covered in smog in the Kalindi Kunj and surrounding locality, as the AQI was recorded as 323 in the area. An AQI is considered "poor" between '200 and 300', "very poor" at '301 and 400', "severe" at '401-450," and 450 and above is "severe plus." As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," doctors say that even people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues. Dr. Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant for Respiratory Critical Care at Apollo Hospital, told ANI that apart from the regular patients, those who haven't had any respiratory issues in the past are showing up with symptoms such as runny noses, sneezing, coughing, and having increasing difficulties breathing. As it is, respiratory illnesses in the national capital are estimated to have shot up by around 15-20%. The Apollo doctor further suggested that the government close the schools for children as they remain vulnerable. Whenever the pollution levels have gone beyond a certain limit, the government has opted to close the schools, Dr. Modi said. "For the last few years, we have been seeing that the government has taken action. Whenever this pollution level has gone beyond a certain limit, they have opted to close the schools. This is important because children are from a vulnerable group. As adults, we are masked and can protect ourselves better, but children usually are not that effectively taking these measures. Secondly, their lungs are still in developing stages, so they are bound to have more harm due to this pollution," the doctor told ANI. Siddharth Singhal, Head of Health Insurance, Policybazaar.com, notes that while most standard health plans in India cover pollution-related ailments, it is always advised to also go for an OPD plan along with a health insurance plan to cover consultations, medications, and diagnostic tests that may be required frequently due to pollution. "Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR and some other parts of India have shot up post Diwali. Effects of this are very evident in the form of sore throats and breathing problems, among others. This can also result in respiratory ailments and chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia, and severe cases of respiratory or bronchial obstruction. Health insurance becomes critical to cover such expenses. Most policies typically cover emergency hospitalization for respiratory issues like asthma or COPD exacerbations requiring ICU or critical care," he adds.

Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'. Here's why you need an insurance cover for this

If you woke up in <keyword id="19900881" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="delhi" source="keywords">Delhi</keyword> recently, you might have noticed more than just the nip in the air – a thick, toxic smog has blanketed the city, turning the air almost unbreathable. On Monday, Delhi’s <keyword id="19920379" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="air-quality-index" source="keywords">Air Quality Index</keyword> (<keyword id="19916482" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="aqi" source="keywords">AQI</keyword>) hit 481, placing it in the "severe plus" category. For context, the “severe” category begins at an AQI of 401, and anything above 450 poses serious health risks even for healthy individuals. According to Swiss group IQAir’s live rankings, Delhi is currently the most polluted city in the world, with an air quality score of 1,081 – a “hazardous” level that is 130.9 times the World Health Organization’s recommended limit for PM2.5. <h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Major contributors to Delhi’s smog</h3>The root causes of Delhi’s pollution are manifold: <ul><li>Stubble Burning: On Saturday, crop residue burning contributed 25% of Delhi’s air pollution. By Sunday, this figure had climbed to 40%, according to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research). Satellites recorded 1,334 stubble-burning incidents in six northern states on Sunday alone, the highest number in four days.</li><li>Vehicles: On Sunday, vehicular emissions accounted for 15.8% of the city’s pollution, according to the Centre’s Decision Support System for Air Quality Management.</li><li>Construction Dust and Industrial Emissions: PM2.5, a deadly pollutant, remains the most prominent factor, capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and leading to severe respiratory and cardiac diseases.</li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><keyword id="24020184" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="GRAP-Stage-4" source="keywords">GRAP Stage 4</keyword></h3>To combat the rising pollution levels, authorities have enforced Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Here’s a breakdown of the restrictions: <ul><li>Vehicle Restrictions:</li><ul><li>Diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles (BS-IV and below) registered in Delhi are banned unless carrying essential goods.</li><li>Non-essential light commercial vehicles from outside Delhi can only enter if they use CNG, BS-VI diesel, or are electric.</li><li>Trucks carrying non-essential items are barred unless they use cleaner fuels like LNG, CNG, or BS-VI diesel. </li></ul><li>Workplace and School Adjustments:</li><ul><li>Classes for students in grades 6 to 9 and class 11 have moved online.</li><li>Offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) are advised to work at 50% capacity, with the rest operating remotely. </li></ul><li>Construction Ban: </li><ul><li>Construction and demolition (C&amp;D) activities have been halted, including large projects like highways, flyovers, and pipelines. </li></ul></ul>Out of Delhi’s 40 monitoring stations, 32 reported AQI levels above 400 on Monday. Visibility in parts of the city dropped to just 100 metres due to the thick smog. The health implications of these numbers are alarming. <keyword id="20118319" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="PM2-5-levels" source="keywords">PM2.5 levels</keyword> in Delhi were recorded at 130.9 times the safe limit set by the WHO. According to experts, long-term exposure to such air quality could lead to an 11% increase in premature mortality rates due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that Delhi residents may lose an average of 10 years of life expectancy if pollution levels persist. Despite the restrictions, life in Delhi continues under a cloud of smog. Iconic landmarks like India Gate have become barely visible through the haze. While flights and trains are operational, some delays have been reported.

GRAP Stage 4 restrictions take effect as air quality in Delhi deteriorates; PM2.5 levels 130 times higher than WHO limits

How many nights have you spent lying awake in torment because you left the windows of your house open after 6 PM and now little mosquitoes were nipping away at your flesh? How many times have you wondered if that big scary mosquito buzzing around you could be carrying dengue, malaria or even the Zika virus? In such circumstances, turning to your trusty mosquito repellant might seem like the only solution — but how safe are they? Honestly, they're usually pretty safe. Vaporizer brands popular in the Indian market, such as <keyword id="23656676" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Good-Knight" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Good Knight" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Good Knight">Good Knight</keyword>, <keyword id="23656677" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mortein" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Mortein" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Mortein">Mortein</keyword> and <keyword id="23656678" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="All-Out" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="All Out" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="All Out">All Out</keyword>, all contain <keyword id="23656673" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="transfluthrin" source="keywords">transfluthrin</keyword>. This is a fast-acting pyrethroid insecticide that is a household insecticide and considered to pose low toxicity to humans and animals. Given how these vaporizers have been around for decades now and are usually quite effective against mosquitoes, many of us don’t think twice before plugging it in and leaving it on for hours at a time. But there’s a little warning that comes with these products’ labels (sometimes in bold) that a lot of us don’t look at: “Doors and windows should be kept open while using”. <h3 style="line-height:1.760016;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Why the <keyword id="20736466" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ventilation" source="keywords">ventilation</keyword> is important</h3>While mosquito vaporizers are designed to be safe for short-term use in well-ventilated areas, here’s what can happen in enclosed spaces: <keyword id="23656674" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="respiratory-irritation" source="keywords">Respiratory irritation</keyword>: Without proper ventilation, the concentration of chemicals in the air increases, which can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. Symptoms might include coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions are at a higher risk of experiencing exacerbated symptoms. <keyword id="20671715" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="neurological-symptoms" source="keywords">Neurological symptoms</keyword>: Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations of pyrethroids can lead to dizziness, headaches, nausea, and in severe cases, neurological symptoms such as tremors and seizures. The chemicals affect the nervous system by disrupting sodium channels in nerve cells. Lethargy and nausea: Constant exposure in a confined space can lead to feelings of lethargy, nausea, and general malaise due to the body’s reaction to higher-than-normal levels of these chemicals in the air. Increased risk for sensitive groups: Infants, pregnant women and individuals with compromised immune systems or chronic conditions are particularly vulnerable to these chemicals. Inhaling them in high concentrations can potentially lead to developmental issues in children and more severe reactions in sensitive individuals. Even with ventilation, we would also do well to look for signs of discomfort at the time of using <keyword id="20535795" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mosquito-repellent" source="keywords">mosquito repellent</keyword> vaporizers as some individuals could be allergic or sensitive to the insecticide. So, by all means, use the vaporizer if you deem it necessary. But remember to ensure adequate ventilation and avoid unnecessary use of the product.

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Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'. Here's why you need an insurance cover for this

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GRAP Stage 4 restrictions take effect as air quality in Delhi deteriorates; PM2.5 levels 130 times higher than WHO limits

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