Dehradun. This year, since the monsoon has passed, it has not rained even once in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, due to which the weather has remained dry. Due to lack of humidity in the atmosphere, dust and many types of particles are floating in the air. Recently, according to the standards of Pollution Control Board, the air of Dehradun has reached close to poor category. Pollution seems to have increased in the air of Dehradun since Diwali. After crossing 300 since Diwali, the air quality index of Dehradun has now reached 170. This is also having a negative impact on the health of the people living in Dehradun.
While giving information to Local 18, Dr. Anurag Aggarwal, MS and TB and Chest specialist of Doon Medical College Hospital, Dehradun, said that the traffic pressure is increasing in the capital Dehradun and vehicle traffic increases during weekends, which is considered to be a major reason. Could. At the same time, due to fireworks during Diwali and weddings, increasing number of vehicles and construction at various places, the level of pollution in Dehradun has increased. At the same time, due to dry weather, smoke and fog are mixing in the atmosphere and creating smog. Due to this, the respiratory system of patients related to breathing gets contracted, due to which they face problems. At the same time, heart and kidney related patients can also be harmed by this. They need to take special care of their health.
Do not go out for morning walk early in the morning
Doctor Anurag further said that do not go out for morning walk early in the morning. Along with this, maintain the amount of fluid in the body and do not consume too much fried food. Old patients may face problems in this situation. If symptoms like accumulation of mucus, cough and cough, infection etc. appear, immediately go to the hospital and get treatment.
Guidelines issued to hospitals
Giving information, Chief Medical Officer of Dehradun district, Dr. Sanjay Jain said that air pollution is visible in the district these days. Due to the increased level of AQI, many problems including difficulty in breathing are increasing in the elderly. He said that SOP has been issued to all the hospitals that elderly patients suffering from respiratory problems, diabetes and hypertension should be properly treated in OPD. It is being monitored.
Tags: Dehradun news, Local18, Uttarakhand news
FIRST PUBLISHED : November 19, 2024, 2:18 PM IST
