Ambala (Ambala AQI Today): Due to air pollution, local residents are facing difficulty in breathing. The air quality index (AQI) was 259 on Friday, which increased to 277 within a few hours. This level reflects extremely poor air conditions, with high concentrations of PM 2.5.
This means that the people of Ambala are taking tiny pollution particles into their bodies with every breath. This situation has increased the number of asthma patients in hospitals.
Such patients are reaching both government and private hospitals with complaints of breathlessness. On Saturday, the day temperature was recorded at 26.3 degrees Celsius and the night temperature was 11.9 degrees Celsius.
Dr. Madan Khichad, Head of Agricultural Meteorology Department of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, said that the weather in Haryana is likely to remain generally dry till November 18. During this period, north and north-westerly winds may blow at light to moderate speed.
Due to this, slight cold may be felt in the morning and evening. There is a possibility of a slight rise in day temperature and a slight drop in night temperature. The maximum temperature is expected to be between 25 to 29 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is expected to be between 6 to 10 degrees Celsius.
Consultant Physician and former President of IMA, Dr. DS Goyal said that due to change in weather and increase in cold, the number of patients in OPD is increasing. This includes patients suffering from cough, cold, asthma, pneumonia and allergies. Cases of hypertension, heart attack and paralysis are also increasing due to cold.
Due to cold, cases of pneumonia, sore throat, cold, cough and influenza are also being reported. At the same time, cases of vomiting, diarrhea and stomach infections have decreased.
At this time, due to pollution and weather changes, it is necessary to take special care of children and the elderly.
Keep rooms warm, avoid junk food and eat fresh food. Elderly people should wake up late and go for a walk and take bath late.
