Dr SK Atri, a Scientific Officer and Environmental Expert in the Department of Environment Science and Technology Department of the state government said , "The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Himachal Pradesh is currently under control. In Shimla, the AQI remains well below the standard limits a
Rai said that he is going to write a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for the third time to request for a meeting so that the air pollution can be controlled.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" and the locals complain that the tower has not been operational for the entire year.
After toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River as pollution levels in the river continue to rise, Environmentalist Vimlendu K Jha called the phenomena an absolute travesty of environmental governance in Delhi.
As winter approaches, bringing the national capital closer to degraded air quality and pollution levels, Environment expert Vivek Chattopadhyay outlined various factors including emission, traffic congestion, industrial pollution which contribute to pollution in the national capital.
Gopal Rai has called an emergency meeting of officials at the Delhi Secretariat tomorro to run a special campaign at the 13 hotspots, the minister's office stated.
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced a ban on the production, storage, distribution, and use of firecrackers in the city until January 1. He appealed to everyone to help control pollution sources.
Some of the most polluted areas in Delhi include Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 231, Mundka with an AQI of 273, AQI of 201 in Loni and the Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering recorded an AQI of 243 which is considered unhealthy and hazardous.
"In a bid to control the rise in pollution levels in Delhi during the winter season, the Kejriwal government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, storing, sale, and usage of firecrackers. Online sale/delivery of firecrackers to also remain prohibited. The prohibitions to remai