During the festival time, especially during Diwali, the air quality index will be poor in and around Delhi.
According to the CPCB, having a higher wind speed and better ventilation index will help in the dispersion of pollutants faster.
Most of the Delhites are suffering from breathing problems.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded as 999 at Mother Dairy in Patparganj area and turned ‘hazardous’.
One recent study shows the impacts of particulate air pollution on life expectancy.