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Photos: Despite measures, Delhi air-quality forecast suggests further dip
Despite several campaigns and measures such as 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ already in place, experts have called on the Delhi government to turn to stricter restrictions and stringent enforcement in order to ward off an impending air emergency. And while Delhi’s air quality improved marginally in some areas on October 25, a couple of localities such as Mundka and Alipur had Air Quality Index (AQI) towering into 'severe' category at 425 and 413 respectively. The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) has also observed a sharp increase in stubble burning activities in neighbouring states and forecasted Delhi’s air quality to worsen in coming days.
Updated on: Oct 26, 2020 11:39 AM IST
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A volunteer holds up a placard at a traffic junction as part of the “Red Light On, Gaadi Off” initiative against air pollution, at Barakhamba road crossing in New Delhi on October 23.Apart from this, the Delhi government, in early October, started spraying bio decomposer, developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), on crop stubble to turn it into manure. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
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A man in a boat on the Yamuna River feeds migratory gulls amid haze in the morning in New Delhi on October 23. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recordings updated on 7 am on October 26 showed that on October 25 - Delhi’s overall air quality index (AQI) improved to 349 from 366 on October 23. However, Mundka and Alipur had AQI at 425 and 413 respectively and stayed in ‘severe’ zone for over 38 hours continuously. (Amal KS / HT Photo)
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A farmer burns paddy stubble in a field at Kauli village near Patiala on October 24. The Ministry of Earth Sciences’ air quality monitor System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) has also observed a sharp increase in stubble burning activities in neighbouring states and forecasted Delhi’s air quality to worsen in coming days. (Bharat Bhushan / HT Photo)
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Construction activity adding to dust pollution at Alipur in New Delhi on October 24. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai had announced stricter monitoring of construction sites across the city. All major sites, operating in an area over 2,000 sqm, were ordered to mandatorily install two anti-smog guns, for regular water sprinkling. (Amal KS / HT Photo)
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A boy pours water over a burning pile of garbage at Yamuna bank in New Delhi on October 24. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, earlier this month, had announced the tree transplantation policy, aimed at increasing the green cover and keeping better checks on construction agencies. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)
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An anti smog gun mounted on an EDMC truck sprays water to curb pollution at Anand Vihar in New Delhi on October 25. The Delhi government had announced the setting up of smog towers in Connaught Place in 10 months. A smog tower sucks the polluted air, which is purified by the multiple layers of filters, before being recirculated. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)
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Early morning cyclists and walkers amid heavy smog at Rajpath in New Delhi on October 25. The government is also encouraging citizens to move towards electric vehicles but it will take many more months for the policy to evoke any results, said road transport experts. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)
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