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Delhi High-Rises Get Pollution Control Break
11 Dec
Summary
- Mist sprayers to replace expensive anti-smog guns on high-rises.
- DPCC regulations are being amended to ease financial burden on owners.
- Air quality expected to worsen to 'very poor' category soon.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Wednesday that government regulations for high-rise buildings will be amended to permit mist-spraying systems instead of anti-smog guns. This change addresses complaints about the expense, size, and water consumption of anti-smog guns, aiming to lessen the financial strain on property owners while ensuring effective pollution mitigation.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) also reported that 15 road stretches in the city exhibit high dust intensity, with authorities directed to resolve these issues. Road dust remains a significant contributor to Delhi's particulate matter levels, necessitating enhanced on-ground actions like mechanical sweeping and dust suppression systems.
Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category as of Wednesday, with forecasts predicting a dip into the 'very poor' category for the following three days. The move towards mist-spraying systems signifies a practical adaptation in the ongoing efforts to combat air pollution in the capital.
