AIR POLLUTION IN DELHI

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The air quality in Delhi, the capital of India, according to a WHO survey of 1600 world cities, is the worst of any major city in the world. Air pollution in India is estimated to kill 1.5 million people every year; it is the fifth largest killer in India. India has the world's highest death rate from chronic respiratory diseases and asthma, according to the WHO. In Delhi, poor quality air irreversibly damages the lungs of 2.2 million or 50 percent of all children.


Causes of poor air quality

  • Motor vehicle emissions are one of the causes of poor air quality.
  • The Badarpur Thermal Power Station, a coal-fired power plant built in 1973, is another major source of air pollution in Delhi. Despite producing less than 8% of the city's electric power, it produces 80 to 90% of the particulate matter pollution from the electric power sector in Delhi.During the Great smog of Delhi in November 2017, the Badarpur Power Plant was temporarily shut down to alleviate the acute air pollution, but was allowed to restart on 1 February 2018.
  • The drift/mist emissions from the wet cooling towers is also source of particulate matter as they are are widely used in industry and other sectors for dissipating heat in cooling systems.[16]
  • Although Delhi is kerosene free and 90% of the households use LPG for cooking, the remaining 10% uses wood, crop residue, cow dung, and coal for cooking. (Census-India, 2012)
  • Fire in Bhalswa landfill is a major reason for airborne particles in Delhi.
  • Agricultural stubble burning also affects Delhi's air quality when crops are being harvested.Lack of active monitoring and reaction by authorities.
  • Lack of political priority.

Health effects

The government of Delhi has declared a health advisory.
  • Breathlessness
  • Chest constriction
  • Irritation in eyes
  • Asthma
  • Allergy


Protection from Air Pollution

1. Always wear Mask when you go outside.


2.Plantation of Air Purifying Plants.


3.Use Air Purifiers.

4.Ventilate your home.

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