Delhi’s pollution is worsening day by day. Even after heavy rains and thunderstorms in the last days of 2024, the condition doesn’t seem to be improving. The New Year brings a new chance to make a change and take steps to protect yourself from dangerous levels of Air Quality Index (AQI).
Here are 8 tips on how to protect yourself from high levels of air pollution in Delhi:
1. Monitor Air Quality Daily: There are many apps or websites like AQI.in that can tell you AQI levels around you. Make sure to regularly heck the AQI levels and prevent stepping out during very unhealthy conditions.
2. Say indoors: Whether you are working from home or office, try and stay indoors as much as possible. Switch outdoor workouts with indoor ones to keep your lungs healthy.
3. Use air purifiers: If you’re thinking about getting an air purifier, this is the best time to invest in one. Many advanced air purifiers are available in the market that help purify the indoor air.
4. Wear N95 masks outdoors: Now you can’t stay cooped up at home. So, while stepping out for important work, make sure to wear a N95 pollution mask without fail. This mask creates a barrier between the air you are breathing and block all the pollutants.
5. Eat a healthy diet: You may not be able to control the many factors responsible for high AQI levels in Delhi but you can nourish your body well to improve your health. Air pollution can often lead to dehydration, so it is advisable to drink plenty water throughout the day. Eat a diet rich in antioxidants to build immunity.
6. Plant indoor plants: Planting indoor plants or making a roof garden at home will not only work as natural air purifiers but also be a nice and productive hobby to dabble in.
7. Commute in shared vehicles: While commuting, ditch your personal vehicles like cars and scooters and opt for public transport or sharing cabs to reduce the extra pollution.
8. Support government initiatives: Be a responsible citizen and help the Government by following the policies and action plans it has laid out to combat air pollution in Delhi.
By following these steps, you can stay safe from Delhi’s rising air pollution to a great extent. Remember, it just takes one person to start a big change.
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