- By Aditya Jha
- Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:47 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Air Pollution: The air quality of Delhi remained in very poor quality on Sunday, as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 390 on Sunday. Apart from this, the AQI at several locations, such as Wazirabad, was recorded at above 400, leading to the inconveniences. The worsened air quality has led to several issues, including health problems and lower visibility. The health department has advised the residents to limit their outings and wear masks during the outdoor activities. The reports suggest that the poor air quality has a severe effect on the health of the children due to several reasons.
As per a report of the Lancet magazine, at least 1.7 lakh children under the age of five die in India due to the pollution. There has been a significant surge in the patients with breathing issues in the past few weeks in Delhi due to the worsening air quality. The health experts suggest that the children are more likely to be affected due to their semi-developed immune system, reported Jagran.Com. They further stated that the children are also likely to be affected within the home due to the bad air quality.
"Many children are experiencing breathing difficulties due to pollution. Typically, these children required one to one and a half liters of oxygen. However, now seven to eight liters of oxygen must be administered through a machine. Pollution is weakening the lungs. This is affecting even young children. Children from one and a half months to seven to eight years old are reaching the pediatric ward," Dr SS Bisht of Swami Dayanand Hospital was quoted as saying by Jagran.Com.
The experts also suggest that the children are likely to catch several issues, including colds, coughs, and asthma, due to the pollution.