Delhi Deploys Anti-Smog Guns to Combat Post-Diwali Air Pollution Surge

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai deploys 200 anti-smog guns to tackle severe air pollution post-Diwali. The city's air quality deteriorated drastically, with AQI levels crossing 350. Rai praises public cooperation for restrained firecracker use and announces increased water sprinkling measures to improve air conditions.

In a bid to address the alarming increase in air pollution following Diwali celebrations, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai initiated the deployment of 200 anti-smog guns across the capital. Aimed at reducing the hazardous air quality, this step marks a significant effort towards mitigating pollution levels that had skyrocketed, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpassing 350.

After the festival, a thick layer of smog engulfed Delhi and several other Indian cities, raising serious health concerns. The Central Pollution Control Board revealed that many areas in the capital reported AQI levels in the 'very poor' category, posing significant risks to public health. In response, Minister Rai announced an increase in the frequency of water sprinkling across Delhi to further curb pollution.

Despite initial fears that air pollution would drastically worsen post-Diwali, the efforts of Delhi's public in refraining from extensive use of firecrackers helped maintain relatively controlled pollution levels. Minister Rai commended residents for their cooperation and highlighted the need for continued awareness and actions to combat air pollution, drawing attention to similar conditions reported in other cities like Chennai and Mumbai.

(With inputs from agencies.)