AAP blames these major causes from neighbouring states for worsening Delhi’s air high quality, particularly in Anand Vihar.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has pointed to buses coming from neighboring Uttar Pradesh (UP) as a major reason for the worsening air high quality in Delhi, particularly within the Anand Vihar space. The occasion claims that buses operating on diesel from UP contribute considerably to the pollution, whereas Delhi’s buses use cleaner fuels like CNG or electrical energy. In addition to air pollution, AAP has accused UP and Haryana of polluting the Yamuna River by releasing untreated waste into it.
At a press convention, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi highlighted that the best Air Quality Index (AQI) ranges are sometimes recorded at Anand Vihar, a major transit hub positioned on the Delhi-UP border. “Thousands of diesel-run buses from UP are adding to the pollution here. Why can’t UP and Haryana introduce CNG and electric buses in their fleet, like we have done in Delhi?” she requested. Atishi additionally expressed the intent to debate these pollution-related points with the UP authorities.
Delhi’s air high quality has been persistently worsening over the previous week, with a thick layer of smog enveloping the town. The scenario is particularly extreme in Anand Vihar, the place the AQI reached a hazardous stage of 454 on Sunday morning, based on measurements of PM 2.5, a dangerous pollutant. To sort out this concern, Delhi’s authorities has launched a number of anti-pollution measures, together with 99 groups for mud management throughout the town and the deployment of over 325 smog weapons to scale back airborne particles.
Environment Minister Gopal Rai additionally emphasised the impression of diesel buses from UP on Delhi’s pollution ranges, suggesting that the heavy circulate of such autos “doubles the pollution load.” He urged the UP authorities, led by Yogi Adityanath, to think about water sprinkling and different pollution management measures, particularly on the Kaushambi bus depot close to Anand Vihar.
Rai accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicizing the pollution drawback fairly than addressing it. He acknowledged, “BJP creates a problem and then sensationalizes it. Our focus is on cleaning the city, including preparations for the Chhath festival.” The minister assured that efforts are underway to scrub areas like Kalindi Kunj, that are affected by pollution from neighboring states.
As of Sunday morning, Delhi’s total air high quality remained poor, with places like ITO and Jahangirpuri recording AQI ranges of 232 and 350, respectively, indicating “Poor” and “Very Poor” air high quality. Other areas, such as Nehru Park, additionally registered excessive pollution ranges.
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