AQI in Delhi has raised health concerns for people of the national capital. Due to the rising air pollution, four out of every ten families are visiting doctors. A concerning aspect is that these families have been seeking treatment and medication for the past three weeks. Among them, nine percent have sought medical advice through social media rather than visiting clinics or hospitals directly.

Air pollution in the NCR has worsened around Diwali. According to a survey, 47% of people have purchased air pollution-related medications or equipment due to this issue. These figures are from a survey by an organisation called LocalCircles.

33% People Of Delhi-NCR Are Taking Cough Syrup

A survey conducted via social media of 21,000 people across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, revealed that 33% of people in Delhi-NCR are using cough syrup, while 20% are taking paracetamol, 13% are using inhalers and nebulizers, and 13% are using antibiotics and other medications.

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Delhi AQI Continues To Remain In 'Very Poor' Category

The pollution level in the capital city, Delhi, continues to rise. The air quality remains in the "very poor" category. On Tuesday morning, the air index in several areas of Delhi crossed 400. According to AQICN, at 7 AM on Tuesday, the AQI in Anand Vihar was 420, in Jahangirpuri it was 424, in Okhla it was 301, and at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium it was recorded at 254.

Earlier, on Monday, Delhi's AQI was recorded above 350. The air quality has remained in the "very poor" category for the 13th consecutive day. As air pollution increases, the air is becoming suffocating day by day, yet no special measures are being taken to curb the pollution.

Toxic Foam Floats In Yamuna River

Toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj today morning, as the pollution level in the river continues to remain high.

In some areas, no special measures are being taken to prevent the environment from getting polluted. Heaps of debris are piled up on Kotla Road, causing inconvenience to passersby due to the dust blowing around.

Local residents say that it has been nearly a week since the debris has been lying around, but no one is taking any action. When the wind blows, the dust is reaching their homes. At Khajuri Chowk, layers of soil have accumulated, and there are piles of dirt scattered at various places along Loni Road.