Delhi’s air quality improvement has coincided with an unusually wet October.
“Seeing visuals of India Gate with a ‘Satisfactory’ AQI of 93 is proof that targeted action brings real results. As per news agency PTI, the city recorded an average AQI of 167 this month, its lowest October average since 2015, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
NEW DELHI: After two days of rainfall brought considerable relief from pollution in the national capital, Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday credited the government’s “targeted action” and public participation for the improvement in air quality, even as a report pointed to the significant role played by favourable weather conditions. Sirsa shared visuals of India Gate on X, highlighting an AQI reading of 93 and describing it as “Satisfactory”. He said the improvement showed that targeted action was producing results.
Under the leadership of CM Rekha Gupta, our government is working round the clock on anti-pollution measures, but real change happens when governance is backed by strong Jan Bhagidari. A huge thank you to the people of Delhi for their active participation in our mission for clean air. Let’s keep working together for a healthier, greener Delhi!! Sirsa posted on X. The data highlights the role of rainfall and other meteorological conditions in the recent improvement in Delhi’s air quality, even as the government continues to highlight its anti-pollution measures.