Delhi: Air Quality Index (AQI) hits very poor’ category in the National Capital
In response, special teams will be dispatched to these areas to investigate and address pollution sources.
Following a meeting involving 28 government departments aimed at ensuring the efficient implementation of pollution control measures in the capital, Rai disclosed that the government has additionally opted to employ dust suppressant powder as a means to counter dust pollution within the city.
On Sunday, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to “very poor” levels, marking the first time it had done so since May.
This deterioration can be attributed primarily to a decrease in temperature and wind speed, enabling the accumulation of pollutants.
“At our press conference,” the minister stated, “in addition to the 13 established air pollution hotspots in Delhi, we are directing our attention to eight areas where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has surpassed the 300-mark. These locations encompass Shadipur, ITO, Mandir Marg, Nehru Nagar, Patparganj, Sonia Vihar, Dhyan Chand Stadium, and Moti Bagh.”
He further explained that specialized teams will be dispatched to these eight locations, tasked with identifying pollution sources and implementing corrective measures in cooperation with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee.
Rai also noted that district collectors have received instructions to carry out field visits on October 25 with the mandate to guarantee the rigorous enforcement of pollution control measures.
The minister further mentioned, “Instructions have been given to incorporate dust suppressant powder in anti-smog guns to combat dust pollution. Our anti-dust campaign will be reinforced, and an increased number of field visits will be conducted.”
With agency inputs
