Delhi’s AQI has been a growing concern for city residents. In an effort to address the city’s worsening air pollution, the Delhi government has been taking several steps. As part of the latest initiative, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that mist spray systems and anti-smog guns have been installed at all elevated Metro stations across the city. Here’s more about it.
Delhi Metro Stations Equipped With Smog Guns & Mist Spray Systems
On Wednesday, the Delhi government installed 131 mist spray systems and 12 anti-smog guns at 143 elevated metro stations to help curb the city’s rising AQI levels. According to Hindustan Times, while mist spray systems were deployed more extensively, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) also installed anti-smog guns to ensure there were no gaps in pollution-control measures.
As part of this initiative, DMRC covered 89 on-road and 54 off-road elevated Metro stations, with the aim of improving air quality and providing commuters with cleaner air to breathe. Addressing the media, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government is taking “concrete, practical measures” to tackle the AQI issue at the ground level.
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More About This Initiative
As per the HT report, mist spray systems have been installed at Metro stations including Model Town, Sultanpur, Ghitorni, and Jahangirpuri. Additionally, anti-smog guns have been deployed at stations such as Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, Jamia Millia Islamia, Kailash Colony, and Subhash Nagar.
This initiative follows the installation of mist spray systems along busy arterial roads like Lodhi Road and near ITO. Anti-smog guns have also already been placed on high-rise buildings across Delhi as part of broader efforts to control dust and particulate pollution in the city.
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