Assam: Several Flights Diverted Due To Low Visibility

GUWAHATI: Lately the entire city of Guwahati has witnessed a massive deterioration in air quality index. Citizens across the region are breathing polluted air every second, which is causing several difficulties in their lives. 

Many Guwahati-bound flights have been turned back towards Kolkata because of low visibility on 8th of February. According to the reports, Air Asia Flight 9I 743, Spice Jet flights SJ 696 along with SJ 216 moved back to Kolkata on Wednesday. Furthermore, flight Akasha and flybig airlines were also diverted due to extremely low visibility. 

Apart from this, the Enforcement Branch of GMC carried out a drive on 6th of February, in various construction sites of Guwahati. As per the reports, the dust which is accumulating from the construction sites has given rise to vigorous air pollution in the city. 

Prior to this, the Superintendent of GMCH through his twitter shared his views regarding the current situation. "Guwahati is so dry.No rains for 3 months. My personal opinion is GMC should water the plants, trees, and sprinkle the roads so that dust allergy does not take the upper hand. We are seeing lots of Respiratory tract infections these days.I think it is possible with the mighty Brahmaputra.", he tweeted. 

Assam State Disaster Management Authority has laid off a series of do's and don'ts for the general public. The do's advices to remain indoors if you have breathing issues, keep children inside home as much as possible, drink lots of water and fluid intake, consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C, Magnesium and Omega, close doors and windows, doctor consultation in case of breathing difficulties and so on. 

The don'ts advice to avoid getting engaged in evening outdoor activities, avoid driving when there is low visibility, avoid touching eyes that might lead to eye infections and so on.

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