No Morning Walks, Physical Exercises: Delhi Govt’s Advisory Amid Air Pollution Concerns

Amid concerns over worsening air quality, the Delhi government on Saturday issued an advisory advising citizens to avoid morning walks and other forms of exercise in view of the health emergency. The advisory also emphasized that pregnant women, patients with underlying health conditions, children and the elderly should act with caution and avoid exposure to air pollution.

The Delhi Health Department added that to avoid exposure, people should “avoid areas with high air pollution such as slow-moving and busy roads, areas near polluting industries, and construction/demolition sites.”

The advisory also states that people should avoid physical exercise such as outdoor walks, jogging, and running in the morning and evening, “particularly on days when AQI is severe.”

“Avoid areas with high air pollution, such as slow-moving, busy roads, areas near polluting industries, and construction/demolition sites. Especially on days with severe AQI, avoid outdoor morning and evening walks, jogging, Avoid running and exercise,” read the advisory.

The government also advised the public not to smoke tobacco products, avoid burning mosquito coils or incense sticks in closed premises, and stop burning wood, leaves, crop residue, and waste.

The advisory also urges people to wash their eyes with running water, gargle regularly with lukewarm water, and eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.

“If you have shortness of breath, dizziness, cough, chest discomfort or pain, or eye irritation (redness or watery), consult your doctor, use public transport, the pool in your car, and avoid vacuuming while at home or work. Please wipe with water instead,” the advisory further states. Said.

Friday night’s rain brought some much-needed relief and cleared the city’s air to some extent. As of 7 am on Saturday, the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 219.