“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
The Delhi government suggested at the meeting that the neighbouring states should implement the work-from-home policy and imposed a ban on industries and construction work to effectively handle the pollution problem.
An advisory has been issued to private offices to follow suit and help this initiative to have an effective impact on air pollution.
Orders to cease the use of coal furnaces have also been issued to the MCDs. The various RWAs have been instructed to provide heaters to their guards to prevent the pollution caused by bonfires at night.
Talking about the politics surrounding the festival, Rai said, “I think the BJP people are anguished.
He said the situation would be brought under control with the sprinkling of water in the city, beginning today.
