pollution mitigation
Delhi's Ambitious Plan: 305 Mist Sprayers Being Installed at 9 Pollution Hotspots to Combat Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 06:47 pm CST
Delhi government is implementing a comprehensive plan to combat air pollution through mist spray technology, with 305 sprayers being installed across nine pollution hotspots. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the initiative after successful trials in NDMC areas, while also forming an expert committee to advise on additional environmental measures.
Delhi Air Crisis: Sonia Gandhi Urges Immediate Government Action as Vulnerable Populations Suffer
Dec 04, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi demands urgent government intervention to address Delhi-NCR's worsening air pollution crisis, emphasizing its severe impact on children and elderly citizens. Opposition leaders protest outside Parliament wearing oxygen masks, calling for the declaration of pollution as a national health emergency and substantive measures beyond annual promises.
Priyanka Gandhi Urges Immediate Action On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: AQI Reaches Severe Levels
Nov 02, 2025 02:46 pm CST
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for urgent intervention from both central and state governments as Delhi's air quality deteriorates to severe levels, with an average AQI of 303. The Congress leader compared the pollution to a "grey shroud" over the city, highlighting the health risks to children, elderly residents, and those with respiratory conditions. Delhi authorities are attempting cloud seeding trials while implementing GRAP stage two restrictions to combat the worsening environmental crisis.