Delhi reported cleanest air in Diwali since past 8 years
On fire-related calls on Diwali in Delhi, Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services says, "No casualty was reported in any fire incident on this Diwali.
Delhi: The national capital reported cleanest air in Diwali since 2015 that is in a span of eight years due to consistent winds, said reports.
On fire-related calls on Diwali in Delhi, Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services says, “No casualty was reported in any fire incident on this Diwali.”
A total of 208 fire-related calls including 22 firecrackers-related calls were received yesterday, said reports on Monday.
“Only one major incident of fire was reported from Deputyganj in Sadar Bazaar where 24 fire tenders were rushed”, further added Atul Garg.
It is worth mentioning, that the air pollution level after Diwali in Delhi has increased considerably. Vivek Chattopadhyaya, Principal Programme Manager, Air Pollution Control Cell, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) says, “The Air Quality Index is in the Very Poor category in several areas.”
He further added that, “It indicates that the air pollution level has gone up after the bursting of crackers.” The air has become still and its speed is slowing down causing an accumulation of pollution. Right now, we need strictness with our control measures so that the action plan can be implemented across the city,” he remarked.
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