Noida twin towers demolition produced a huge cloud of dust which is expected to increase fine particles in the air and possibly cause health issues.
The Noida twin towers demolition on Sunday raised environmental and health concerns for people living in the area as dust from the demolition would worsen the air quality for days to come and is feared to cause respiratory issues in people.
The Noida twin towers were demolished around 2:30 pm on Sunday, producing a large cloud of dust that enveloped the entire area and took several minutes to clear. Water-sprinklers and anti-smog guns were immediately started to wash down the dust in the air.
Despite the efforts, its expected that the air would remain laden with heightened amount of fine particles of days to come, which is expected to cause respiratory issues to people. It is also expected to worsen the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR), which is already among the most polluted regions in the world.
Here we explain what are the health concerns, what experts are saying, and how you may safeguard yourself in the area.
Article Credits: Outlook
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