Delhi issues health advisory: Avoid morning walk, don't burn crackers, use public transport

From avoiding outdoor walks to saying no to burning firecrackers, the Delhi health department has advised a slew of measures in view of air pollution in the national capital.

The advisory, published on November 11, has also underlined that pregnant women, patients with underlying medical conditions, children, and the elderly population should be more cautious and avoid exposure to air pollution.

Intermittent rains on November 9 and 10 brought major relief from the hazardous air lingering over the national capital for two weeks.

The rains also prompted the Delhi government to postpone the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme.

At 7 am on November 11, the capital’s air quality index (AQI) stood at 219, which is a marked improvement compared to November 9's 24-hour average AQI of 437.