Delhi News: There is a continuous decline in air quality in Delhi. In an effort to tackle pollution, drones equipped with Mist Spray Drones were flown in Delhi. The first drone was flown near Anand Vihar area of Delhi. This drone was flown for demo. Minister Gopal Rai says that if it proves effective then more drones will be purchased.
Minister Gopal Rai was present in Anand Vihar area during this time and was monitoring the entire process. Gopal Rai said while talking to the media, “200 mobile anti-smog guns have been installed for spraying on the roads. Smog guns equipped on trucks are spraying water. Hot spots have higher AQI compared to other places. Anand Vihar is one of these.
VIDEO | “To control dust pollution in Delhi, the government is using 200 mobile anti-smog guns. The AQI in hotspots is more than what is being registered in other parts. Today, we conducted a demo of sprinkling water in areas where trucks with anti- smog guns can’t reach. pic.twitter.com/3TsK0IJ4zk
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 8, 2024
If the demo is successful then more drones will be installed – Gopal Rai
Gopal Rai said, “Wherever trucks are going, they are spraying. But where there are trees or boundaries, there is also dust but trucks cannot reach there. In such a situation, drones have been demoed for sprinkling water in areas other than roads. If the demo is successful, more will be installed. DPCC has given tender for three more drones. Will study at hot spots through drones. We will sprinkle water through drones in the hot spot areas.
AQI at critical level in Delhi
Today the air quality index has been measured from very poor to severe levels in different areas of Delhi. People are complaining of sore throat and burning sensation in the eyes. In the Anand Vihar area that Gopal Rai was referring to, AQI 419 has been recorded.
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