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Those with a history of lung and heart diseases are at higher risk while all exposed to the plume emanating from the burning garbage are advised to be extra cautious.
The irritating smoke generated from the plant has forced the state government to urge the people of its neighbourhood to stay indoors on Sunday as a precaution against the unhealthy smog.
The Green Tribunal took a suo motu case following a memorandum submitted by A Rajagopal of Eroor, complaining that he was facing breathing difficulties at night because of the chemical materials and black particles floating in the atmosphere.
The ban has pushed about half the 1,695 units in a cluster of small industries around one of the world's most polluted capitals to use biomass.
Airborne diseases usually occur as a result of the narrowing or obstructing of the airways which in turn leads to airflow limitation, airway inflammation.
The national capital region's air gets filthy every winter as low temperatures and wind speeds trap emissions from vehicles, burning of farm wastes, and industries. Many of Delhi's 20 million residents complain of serious breathing problems between November and January.
Representative image. Photo: Evgenii_Emelianov/Shutterstock
According to an official from the environment department in the state, a total ban on the supply of SUP carry bags will take time.
In India industrial emission is majorly responsible for air pollution, followed by combustion by vehicles and then household emissions and burning of crop waste in rural areas.
The NFHS states that the places with industrial areas and collieries are getting affected more by climate change, resulting in the spread of many diseases.
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