NEW DELHI: On Saturday, a layer of pollution covered New Delhi, causing the Central Pollution Control Board to classify the Air Quality Index (AQI) as “poor,” with a dip to 226.
Akshardham and Anand Vihar had the highest AQI readings, at 334, which was classified as “very poor.”
The AQI for AIIMS and its environs was 253, while levels at India Gate were 251, which was similarly classified as “poor.”
#WATCH | Delhi: A resident says, "The pollution in Delhi has increased and the government should take steps to control it…" pic.twitter.com/5ICqizr0jU
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Over the last two days, Ashish Kumar Meena, a local, has seen a noticeable increase in pollution in the Akshardham region, which is creating health problems.
“The last two days have seen a significant increase in pollution here,” he said. It has caused eye discomfort in addition to choking and breathing difficulties in certain cases. The pollution levels would rise much worse after Diwali. To reduce the pollution, the government must act. Fines need to be enforced on those who burn materials in a fire. The people with respiratory issues must be going through a lot of hardship.”
“People should use more of public transportation and try to use carpooling,” said a local who underlined the value of public transportation in reducing pollution. This would assist in lowering the city’s pollution levels.”
#WATCH | Delhi: Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River as pollution level in the river rises. Drone visuals from Kalindi Kunj. pic.twitter.com/1kLjlYZn3Z
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Speaking on the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, spokesman for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shehzad Poonawalla, remarked, “Delhi has become a virtual gas chamber.” Breathing is tough, and the air quality index is continuously increasing. The Yamuna River has a lot of thick foam on it.
Everything is contaminated, air and water alike. Because of AAP’s tainted politics.Gopal Rai accepts appointments. Bhagwant Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, is blaming someone else for the burning of stubble there.It is now forbidden to set firecrackers ablaze.Poonawalla said, “The money is being used for corruption.”
