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All primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next two days over rising pollution levels.

All primary schools in Delhi shut next 2 days, Sec 144 in Gurugram over pollution

All primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next two days over rising pollution levels.

All government and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next two days in view of rising pollution levels.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement as the air quality in the national capital entered the "severe" zone for the first time this season on November 2.
Moreover, stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been imposed in the city. Under this, a ban on non-essential construction work and the entry of diesel-guzzling trucks into the capital has been imposed.
Also watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/grap-stage-iii-imposed-in-delhi-as-air-quality-dips-to-severe-category-1698934270911"> GRAP stage III imposed in Delhi as air quality dips to 'severe' category</a>
Meanwhile, in light of worsening air quality, the Gurugram District Magistrate issued an order under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1973 to combat air pollution.
Burning waste materials, such as garbage, leaves, plastic, and rubber, is strictly prohibited in all areas of Gurugram.

Pollution while bad for all living in the city, affects people of different age, gender and social strata very differently. Numerous studies have found the exacerbated effect that pollution has on those coming from a marginalised background. 

Air pollution: equally bad for all? | The Issue 

Air pollution can shorten lives by almost 10 years in the Indian capital, Delhi, the world's most polluted city, says a report by a US research group.  The air pollution in the city is choking its residents, particularly the marginalized. And understanding the severity of the problem is the need of the hour.  

The smog-filled air, which usually covers Indian cities during the winter months, contains dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter called PM2.5 - tiny particles that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases.  

Delhi has been ranked the most polluted city in the world as per a global analysis of air quality as recently as 2022. The report analyses pollution and global health effects for more than 7,000 cities around the world, focusing on two of the most harmful pollutants, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide.  

Air pollution is among the leading causes of premature mortality worldwide and leads to lung and cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other illnesses. This risk gets so much more exacerbated when it comes to children. Children are more prone to breathing toxic air, and that's because they breathe more rapidly. And so even lower levels of exposure could mean that they’re breathing more pollutants than adults around them.  

Also watch - Childhood air pollution exposure can prohibit cognitive prowess later in life

Pollution also leads to lower memory and IQ, with infants being most affected in the first 1000 days of their birth, which is when most brain development happens. According to a study conducted in 2017, every 3 minutes, a child died India due to air pollution.  In 2019, close to 160,000 infants in India died within the first month of being born due to air pollution. Over half of the infant deaths were caused by PM 2.5 in the air, while the rest were attributed to household aggravation caused by the use of solid fumes for cooking. 

Like everything else, even the issue of clean air is influenced by many factors. The deadly impact of pollution on children in middle and low-income countries like India was highlighted by a report by the WHO in 2018. In these countries, 98% of all children under five are exposed to PM 2.5 levels above WHO’s air quality guidelines. In comparison, among high income countries, 52% of children under age five are exposed to levels above W.H.O. air quality guidelines.  

Also watch - India's poorest 9 times more likely to die of air pollution than the rich: study 

This isn’t just about global inequality but a matter of class divide within India too. A study has found that poorer households in India bear disproportional impact from pollution caused by others.  Experts say that this pollution hits the poor and marginalized more because they often tend to live and work near industrial sites and tend to burn things like wood, corn, dung or kerosene inside their homes. 

It is also important to remember that things like N95 masks or air purifiers, or even the ability to leave the city for a few weeks when the pollution is at its peak is a privilege that not everybody has can afford. 

Higher income groups indirectly contribute to pollution through the manufacturing of the products they consume as well as their use of transportation and electricity. But wealthier households are shielded from the effects because of access to air conditioning, better health care, and more efficient buildings and clean-energy stoves. 

Also watch - From childhood to old-age: The long-term effects of pollution on brainpower

By virtue of having to carry the domestic burden of cooking within the homes, women after often more susceptible to indoor air pollution, which has direct impact on their reproductive health. Numerous studies done in the past have shown that air pollution increases the risk of premature birth and complications during pregnancy like preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension. Inhaling particulate matter is increasing the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age.  

The problem of air pollution clearly affects people belonging to diverse backgrounds differently, and therefore solutions to the matter must also be proposed keeping these inequalities in mind. Delhi’s AQI for years now has now surpassed all warnings by the WHO – a good time to take action was years ago, and steps must be taken as swiftly as possible.  

Pollution while bad for all living in the city, affects people of different age, gender and social strata very differently. Numerous studies have found the exacerbated effect that pollution has on those coming from a marginalised background.&nbsp;

Air pollution can shorten lives by almost 10 years in the Indian capital, Delhi, the world's most polluted city, says a report by a US research group. &nbsp;The air pollution in the city is choking its residents, particularly the marginalized. And understanding the severity of the problem is the need of the hour. &nbsp; The smog-filled air, which usually covers Indian cities during the winter months, contains dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter called PM2.5 - tiny particles that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases. &nbsp; Delhi has been ranked the most polluted city in the world as per a global analysis of air quality as recently as 2022. The report analyses pollution and global health effects for more than 7,000 cities around the world, focusing on two of the most harmful pollutants, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide. &nbsp; Air pollution is among the leading causes of premature mortality worldwide and leads to lung and cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other illnesses. This risk gets so much more exacerbated when it comes to children. Children are more prone to breathing toxic air, and that's because they breathe more rapidly. And so even lower levels of exposure could mean that they&rsquo;re breathing more pollutants than adults around them. &nbsp; Also watch -<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/childhood-air-pollution-exposure-can-prohibit-cognitive-prowess-later-in-life-1612458280826"> Childhood air pollution exposure can prohibit cognitive prowess later in life</a> Pollution also leads to lower memory and IQ, with infants being most affected in the first 1000 days of their birth, which is when most brain development happens. According to a study conducted in 2017, every 3 minutes, a child died India due to air pollution. &nbsp;In 2019, close to 160,000 infants in India died within the first month of being born due to air pollution. Over half of the infant deaths were caused by PM 2.5 in the air, while the rest were attributed to household aggravation caused by the use of solid fumes for cooking.&nbsp; Like everything else, even the issue of clean air is influenced by many factors. The deadly impact of pollution on children in middle and low-income countries like India was highlighted by a report by the WHO in 2018. In these countries, 98% of all children under five are exposed to PM 2.5 levels above WHO&rsquo;s air quality guidelines. In comparison, among high income countries, 52% of children under age five are exposed to levels above W.H.O. air quality guidelines. &nbsp; Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-s-poorest-9-times-more-likely-to-die-of-air-pollution-than-the-rich-study-1627967488923">India's poorest 9 times more likely to die of air pollution than the rich: study&nbsp;</a> This isn&rsquo;t just about global inequality but a matter of class divide within India too. A study has found that poorer households in India bear disproportional impact from pollution caused by others. &nbsp;Experts say that this pollution hits the poor and marginalized more because they often tend to live and work near industrial sites and tend to burn things like wood, corn, dung or kerosene inside their homes.&nbsp; It is also important to remember that things like N95 masks or air purifiers, or even the ability to leave the city for a few weeks when the pollution is at its peak is a privilege that not everybody has can afford.&nbsp; Higher income groups indirectly contribute to pollution through the manufacturing of the products they consume as well as their use of transportation and electricity. But wealthier households are shielded from the effects because of access to air conditioning, better health care, and more efficient buildings and clean-energy stoves.&nbsp; Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/from-childhood-to-old-age-the-long-term-effects-of-pollution-on-brainpower-1637487108895">From childhood to old-age: The long-term effects of pollution on brainpower</a> By virtue of having to carry the domestic burden of cooking within the homes, women after often more susceptible to indoor air pollution, which has direct impact on their reproductive health. Numerous studies done in the past have shown that air pollution increases the risk of premature birth and complications during pregnancy like preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension. Inhaling particulate matter is increasing the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age. &nbsp; The problem of air pollution clearly affects people belonging to diverse backgrounds differently, and therefore solutions to the matter must also be proposed keeping these inequalities in mind. Delhi&rsquo;s AQI for years now has now surpassed all warnings by the WHO &ndash; a good time to take action was years ago, and steps must be taken as swiftly as possible. &nbsp;

Scientists have found that exposure in childhood can go on to adversely affect one's thinking skills up to 60 years later in adult life. 

Childhood air pollution exposure can prohibit cognitive prowess later in life

From childhood to old-age: The long-term effects of pollution on brainpower

Another side-effect of childhood air pollution exposure&nbsp;
Can adversely affect thinking skills up to 60 years later in life
'First study to show extended impact on the brain decades later'
Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists have found that exposure&nbsp;in childhood can go on to adversely affect one's thinking skills up to 60 years later in adult life.&nbsp;

Adding to the already large list of the negative impacts of air pollution, scientists have found that exposure&nbsp;in childhood can go on to adversely affect one's thinking skills up to 60 years later in adult life.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/environment/here-s-how-air-pollution-can-affect-children-s-long-term-health-1637393036740">Here's how air pollution can affect children's long-term health</a>
"For the first time we have shown the effect that exposure to air pollution very early in life could have on the brain many decades later," said co-author of the study from the University of Edinburgh.&nbsp;
Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, the study assessed the general intelligence of more than 500 people.&nbsp;
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Ban on construction activities after Delhi AQI deteriorated to 'severe' category

The decision has been taken after Centre's air quality committee observed that Delhi's AQI deteriorated to 'severe' category as it directed the government to impose pollution control measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Action Plan

In the wake of deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the commission for air quality management has put a ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities in the national capital.
The pollution control body said the ban will be effective immediately given the severe air quality being reported in Delhi.
The decision has been taken after Centre's air quality committee observed that Delhi's AQI deteriorated to 'severe' category as it directed the government to impose pollution control measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Action Plan.
The panel also pointed that the air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas will likely worsen, a Times of India report said.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/delhi-records-best-air-quality-since-october-15-1670946828283">Delhi records best air quality since October 15</a>

Delhi's air quality nears 'severe' zone; GRAP stage 3 likely to kick in

Delhi: Worsening air quality may prompt stage 3 anti-pollution measures

Owing to worsening air quality, ruling AAP protested outside LG Vinai Saxena’s house blaming him for not approving their anti-pollution ‘Red Light on, Gaadi Off campaign’.

Owing to worsening air quality, ruling AAP protested outside LG Vinai Saxena&rsquo;s house blaming him for not approving their anti-pollution &lsquo;Red Light on, Gaadi Off campaign&rsquo;.

&nbsp;A layer of pungent haze lingered over Delhi on Saturday morning as the city's air quality neared the "severe" zone amid adverse meteorological conditions -- low temperatures and calm winds -- and an increase in incidents of stubble burning in Punjab.
An official of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said authorities will review the situation in the evening and may take a call on implementing anti-air pollution measures under stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) which include a ban on construction and demolition activities in NCR, except on essential projects, and restrictions on the plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four wheelers.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 398 at 11 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).
Anand Vihar (AQI 454) was the most polluted place in the capital. Wazirpur (439), Narela (423), Ashok Vihar (428), Vivek Vihar (427) and Jahangirpuri (438) were among the monitoring stations that recorded "severe" air quality.
The air quality in the neighbouring cities of Ghaziabad (381), Noida (392), Greater Noida (398), Gurugram (360) and Faridabad (391) also inched closer to the "severe" category.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 was above 400 micrograms per cubic metre at 11 am, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre, in many areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said calm winds prevailed at night.
Moderate wind speed (up to 8 kmph) is predicted during the day, it added.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 31 degrees Celsius.
In cold conditions, pollutants are trapped close to the ground because of low mixing height -- the vertical height in which pollutants are suspended in the air.
A CAQM official said a call on implementing curbs under stage three of GRAP is likely to be taken on Saturday evening.
If AQI turns "severe", authorities are required to enforce a ban on construction and demolition activities in NCR, except on essential projects (like railways, metros, airports, ISBTs, national security/defence-related projects of national importance) and non-polluting activities such as plumbing, carpentry, interior decoration and electrical works.
Brick kilns, hot mix plants and stone crushers not operating on clean fuels, and mining and associated activities in NCR will also be banned.
State governments in Delhi-NCR may also impose restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four wheelers under stage three. &nbsp;GRAP is a set of anti-air pollution measures followed in the capital and its vicinity according to the severity of the situation.
The contribution of stubble burning to Delhi's PM2.5 pollution has so far remained low (up to 7 per cent) due to a prolonged rain spell in early October and slow transport-level winds which were not strong enough to carry smoke from farm fires to the national capital.
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) reported 2,067 farm fires in Punjab on Friday, the highest so far this season. It logged 124 and 34 cases of stubble burning in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, respectively, on Friday.
Along with unfavourable meteorological conditions, paddy straw burning in adjoining states is a major reason behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November. Farmers set their fields on fire to quickly clear off the crop residue before cultivating wheat and vegetables.
The pollution row has also triggered a fresh rift between AAP and LG Vinai Kumar Saxena
The ruling party protested outside LG Vinai Saxena&rsquo;s house blaming him for not approving their anti-pollution &lsquo;Red Light on, Gaadi Off campaign&rsquo;.
Saxena on the other hand retored that Kejriwal&rsquo;s party lied about the campaign launch date.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/air-pollution-delhi-s-unique-conundrum-the-issue-1666941318007">Air pollution: Delhi's unique conundrum | The Issue</a>

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