The app tells users if the air they are breathing is toxic and suggests various ways to take precautions. The app will show the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading from 0 to 500+ (0 being the cleanest and 500 being the worst air quality) and suggest a precautionary measure depending on the air quality. Should the app sense air quality getting below a certain point, it will send an alert to your smartphone.

In addition to this, it also suggests areas that one should avoid visiting in their city so that users can plan the travel for their families and loved ones accordingly.

The AQI index shown by the app measures a number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide, and even cleaning agents or allergens that might affect the lungs or harm the health long term. Basically we mean to say that it measures how good/bad the air is for you so that you can have be safe from any harm. So before you leave for your college or maybe that famous hangout point, do have a check.

Since pollution and its impact are directly linked with weather conditions, Helpchat app also tracks the weather conditions and updates the user in real-time. So are you waiting for the guy next door to fall sick because of bad air and then only you’re gonna get your hands on this amazing tool? I suggest you better do it now.

Over time, exposure to carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory diseases, heart disease, stroke, liver and brain damage, and even cancer. Most people don’t find out that they are regularly exposed to highly toxic air until it’s too late. Okay so basically the bad air can get you real sick, you will know that if you know your science right.

Helpchat’s effort is especially important for cities like Delhi, where government is already putting in preventive measures like odd/even rules. Helpchat has launched this feature to support the Delhi government and people of India in their efforts to control the rising pollution problem.

About Helpchat

Helpchat is a personal assistant app that helps you become smarter. This app can do a lot of work – from recharging your phone to tech support, travel booking, holiday guidance, ordering groceries and food at your doorstep, providing shopping assistance, helping you find the best deals & coupons, web check-in and laundry. It’s this one app for all the apps, so you will end up saving a lot of space on your phone too. It’s a 600+ people company with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. They have raised Rs.100 crore from Sequoia Capital in May 2015. And are enthusiastic about making your life easier with technology.

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Of course, commutation would become a big problem. But at least, the old excuse of traffic jam would get a vacation now. The new excuse would be, ” Sir aj even day hai and odd no. Ki gadi ni mili “. Quite acceptable though.

The concept of odd-even rule is a nice step towards controlling the increasing pollution on the roads of Delhi. In a study by IIT Kanpur, it was found that 60% of the cause of poor air quality in Delhi is on account of vehicular emission and secondary particulates; in summer, it is 25%. The condition is bad and before it moves to worse, it is important to control the situation. The idea is not bad, all that is required is a proper execution.

DU Times gives you 5 tips to handle the pressure.You never know what helps you!

1. Find Good Excuses
2. Learn to use Public Transport
3. Start making friends with odd and even cars
4. Learn to get up early to avoid excuses and Chaotic situations
5. Develop better convincing skills for greater proxies(This will help you when you are short of attendance)

One thing can be surely said about the rule is, this would definitely decrease the number of vehicles running on Delhi roads , consequently, removing the problem of traffic and pollution. Though, initially travelling would be a trouble, but, Delhi’s Metro and Bus services are not that bad. So you better get used to the public transport.Or else, try to be friendly with your neighbors and friends, show them your innocent smile.
P.S: Being bad in maths, I am still confused which one was odd and which one was even. Wait. Hold on. What about 0?

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