Did you know that dust pollution increases in winter?

 

In developing countries like India, dust pollution is a major problem in winter. The researchers said that the main reason for the high amount of dust in the air in winter is that at this time the air layer adjacent to the surface is colder than the upper air layer. This is why 'contrast heat' is created in many places. As a result, lower levels of dust or aerosols cannot fly upwards. They are confined to the troposphere of the atmosphere. Air pollution is caused by an increase in the concentration of dust in the air.

In winter, the harvest season lasts in our country, especially in the agricultural states. Researchers claim that at that time there was a lot of dust from the fields, flower pollen mixed in the air. At the same time, the number of dust increases due to the work being done in the brick kiln at this time. Also, the number of dust increases as electrical work, water line sheeting or road drainage works, and road works increase in winter. Toton Mallick, an environmental activist from Katwa and a teacher at Katwa Kashiramdas Vidyayatan, said that in many states, Kharif crops are burnt before the rabi crop is cultivated. This also increases the amount of dust in the air. He claims that particles floating in the air can range in size from 0.01 microns to 100 microns. These floating elements include dust, fly ash, cement, coal particles, 'fume' or volatile substances, salt particles, particles of various chemical chemicals, pollen of flowers, etc.

Sunny Das, a veteran doctor in Delhi, said that the particles of solid matter floating in the air are called 'suspended particulate matter' (SPM). If the SPM is high, it is very difficult to see distant objects. The smallest particles of this type of substance enter the lungs and cause problems. As a result, there is a risk of loss of respiratory function. Pareshbabu said that due to the depletion of the ozone layer, the resistance to skin cancer is declining due to ultraviolet rays. And various eye diseases including cataracts are on the rise. Dust pollution makes that situation even more miserable.

Researchers claim that dust pollution also has a detrimental effect on the increase in cough and asthma in winter. According to recent statistics, various lung diseases are becoming more and more complicated due to increasing dust in the air. While there is awareness about this in western countries, lack of awareness is one of the major problems in our country. In countries like India, cooking is still done on coal fuel in many places. As a result, the problem of dust pollution in the atmosphere is increasing. Researchers claim that dust can enter the body through food and cause stomach ailments. Its excessive entry into the body impedes the development of children's intelligence. Nerves can also be damaged. Pregnant women are also at risk of physical harm. Researchers claim that it is important to be especially aware of dust pollution in covid conditions. They claim that the use of masks to avoid dust in this situation, health awareness aspects such as hand washing should not be neglected at all. Environmentalists claim that 'Hit Island' is being created in our country as there is more dust in the industrial areas. Water vapour is also increasing the incidence of clouds, fog, and premature rain by sheltering dust.

Doctors said that the dust floating in the air when infected by germs is called infected dust. There is a risk of tuberculosis, pneumonia, psittacosis, headache, drowsiness, bronchitis, asthma, cough, etc. in the human body when exposed to these infected dust particles. According to administration sources, several steps have been taken to control dust pollution in Kolkata and surrounding cities. Experts say similar work can be done in rural areas. In this regard, Debu Tudu, co-president of East Burdwan District Council said that the Burdwan Medical College has arrangements for the treatment of chest disease caused due to dust pollution. Work is underway to build that infrastructure in different parts of the district. And the sources of dust pollution will be closely monitored in the coming days. The Pollution Control Board and the administration will work together to ensure that the situation does not worsen.

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