AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI)
0-50 Good
When the AQI level (air quality index) is below 50, people are breathing fresh, clean air. People are no longer exposed to any health risk because the quality of air is pure.
Be highly active outside and spend more time.
Breathe as much fresh air as you can.
Get involved in prolonged and heavy exertion.
Try to use eco- friendly modes of transportation.
Do not contaminate the ambient air.
Do not use pollution emitting vehicles too much.
Limit the usage of insecticides in agricultural activities.
Do not burn the garbage.
51-100 Moderate
AQI level between 51-100 signifies an acceptable air quality for a healthy adult but may still pose a threat to a sensitive individual.
Spend time outdoors but in moderation.
Do less intense and heavy outdoor exercises
Sensitive people should take more breaks often and carry their medicines along.
People with heart and lung diseases should keep their outdoor activities in check.
Avoid heavy exertion outdoors.
Do not get involved in activities which make air dirty and polluted.
Asthmatics should avoid being outdoors as they may experience breathing problems.
Avoid burning garbage and residual agricultural crops
101-200 Poor
With AQI levels between 101-200, the poor air quality can affect people’s health and cause discomfort to people with heart diseases.
Reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outside.
Take more breaks in between while performing outdoor activities.
People who are sensitive should shift their activities indoors.
People suffering from respiratory problems should spend time indoors.
Do not get involved in strenuous physical activities outdoors.
Do not step outside without taking precautionary measures.
Sensitive people should avoid getting involved in prolonged or heavy exertion.
People with respiratory problems should avoid being outdoors.
201-300 Unhealthy
AQI level between 201-300 is a result to your constant health issues. Breathing unhealthy air causes various respiratory illness such as feeling nauseous, running temperature, cough & cold, etcetera.
Reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outside.
Take more breaks in between while performing outdoor activities.
People who are sensitive should shift their activities indoors.
People suffering from respiratory problems should spend time indoors.
Do not get involved in strenuous physical activities outdoors.
Do not step outside without taking precautionary measures.
Sensitive people should avoid getting involved in prolonged or heavy exertion.
People with respiratory problems should avoid being outdoors.
301-400 Severe
With AQI levels reaching such a dangerous level, the deadly air pollutants are making their way in your lungs causing you severe discomfort and health issues.
Perform more indoor activities.
Reschedule necessary outdoor activities to the time when air quality is comparatively better.
People who are sensitive should shift their activities indoors.
People suffering from respiratory problems should spend time indoors.
Do not perform prolonged or heavy exertion at all.
Do not step outside without taking precautionary measures.
Sensitive people should avoid getting involved in prolonged or heavy exertion.
Do not step outside without wearing air pollution protection mask.
401-500 Hazardous
AQI level exceeding 401+ is highly unacceptable to the health. Lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema are a few chronic health conditions caused by breathing poisonous air.
Try to stay indoors as much as possible.
Keep medicines handy while going outside.
Sensitive people should stay indoors and keep the level of their activities low.
Take necessary measures to keep indoor air pollutants level low.
Avoid all types of physical activities outside.
Don’t indulge in any kind of exertion while being outdoors.
Do not step outside the home without taking all precautionary measures.
Do not step outside without wearing air pollution protection mask.
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