“The major source of Delhi’s pollution right now is PM10, which comes from construction sites, dust on roads, and several other factors,” the official said.
“This is not a seasonal blip — this historic outcome is the result of consistent, coordinated, and no-nonsense execution,” said Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
He emphasized the alarming rise in pollution levels, which have been exacerbated by stubble burning and other factors, with several areas recording very high AQI readings surpassing 400.
According to Rai, meteorological experts have predicted that weather conditions are likely to become unfavorable over the next ten days, with temperatures dropping and wind speeds decreasing.
He said the AAP government is working on a war footing with different campaigns already underway to keep a check on pollution during the winters
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called the eco-friendly site a gift to the residents of the National Capital.
In reports the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) report which was submitted to the Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai, alleged negligence on the part of MCD.
The air quality in Delhi improved substantially today owing to strong surface winds which also led to better visibility in the morning.
In 2016, as much as 64 per cent of pollution was from outside and 36 per cent was from inside Delhi.
He reiterated the announcement earlier made for a second phase of the "Red light on, gaadi off" campaign.
