WINTER AND POLLUTION'S IN METRO TOWNSHIPS

In all metro cites , Air pollution hits new height’s every winters, and city records , the worst air quality readings of the year .

Unlike in years past, it is seen, the warmer weather hasn’t brought much relief. In India specially in Delhi the reaction of govt was not more then publishing some advertisement and trying out so called ODD – EVEN concept . There’s no discernible government push to fight the rise in diesel generators, brick kilns, and traffic jams ect that cause major problems. The residents of metro cities are, stuck  and trying to deal with the problem themselves.

Here are some common coping strategies. But with a warring that, They are not all available to everyone. Protecting yourself, and your kids from air pollution takes one thing  that is money.

Avoid auto rickshaws

The pollution levels are much higher on the road than those off the road, and in auto you in open and in direct contact of polluted air  The alternative are travel in a car/metro/AC buses , with the windows rolled up as there air quality will be much better.

Buy air purifiers for the house and work place

Who can afford buy an air purifiers that can cost around Rs30,000 ($484) or more for every room. Just a study show in India Sales of air purifiers have been growing as much as 50% a year in India,

Keep the kids, and yourself, home from school and work

Last year, the national pollution control authority asked India’s Supreme Court to suspend school on heavy pollution days when foggy weather and extreme cold exists.

That doesn’t mean you should stop working , but yes minimize your outings .

Don’t go outdoors at night

In general the coldest temperatures (i.e. in the middle of the night) create the highest levels pollution because of inversion, which traps pollutants from cars and factories under a blanket of warm air.

The best time to go out during the winter is when there is a bright sun light, So just don’t  go outdoors at night. (This is not convenient for everyone.)

Take a pollu-cation

If possible ,during worst pollution conditions in cities just move out to smaller places or hill stations for short periods and get freshen up

Hire clean air consultants

Yes, they exist. BreatheEasy123 will come to your home, test your pollution levels and suggest filters and fixes but remember he is going to charge you for goods and services .

Increase the greenery

Plant more and more houseplants which will help in keeping indoor air  a shade cleaner then out side air. The Outdoor trees also help, when their leaves catch big particulate matter and stop them flying towards your house .

Supplements, cleansing tonics, and treatments

There’s everything from “bio-tulsi” tablets, made from dried basil “to counteract the effects of environmental pollution,” to ginger tea, which is believed to stave of colds and sniffles. Again, not entirely supported by science.

Move out

The last , may not be advisable to all , but if possible move out from city to 25-30 KM either side where pollutions levels will be less and quality of air will be much better.