*Public Advisory.*
_I would like to bring it to your notice that currently air quality in Delhi is falling under *Hazardous catagory* posing high risk to children, newborns, in old age and sick population._ _You can consider the following measures to ensure better protection:_ _1. Avoid direct exposure outdoors for long hours._ _2. Avoid morning walks as pollution levels are highest during early mornings and evening because of thermal inversion/smog formation._ _3. Do not get into heavy exercises in open or in crowded exercise areas like gym._ _4. Ask kids to not to play outdoors/limit their sports activities to indoor._ _5. Consume lots of *Jaggery (gur)* for detoxification of body._ _6. Increase intake of citrus fruits like oranges and mausambi._ _7. Use N95/N99 masks/other protections (even a wet handkerchief does provide 25% protection) while being outdoor, walking on roads or riding a bike, in bus/auto._ _8. Keep car windows closed while driving._ _9. While in car ensure frequent air exchange as high CO accumulation may lead to strokes and cardiac arrests in heart patients._ _10. If possible use HEPA based air purifiers indoor with good air exchange rate._ _11. Please do not use any chemical based air freshners indoor like air wick/odonil etc._ _12. For ventilation open your windows/doors only when the sun is bright; better would be in afternoon._