Delhi Air Pollution: Anti-smog guns are used to combat air pollution

DH Web Desk

A layer of smog enveloped several parts of the city on Monday as the air quality index slipped into the very poor category for the first time in the season.

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The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 307 at 9 am with Anand Vihar remaining the worst hit with a reading of 361, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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Smog guns are operating constantly, and the roads are being kept wet to control dust in the national capital.

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An anti-smog gun being used to curb air pollution, in New Delhi.

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An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor, and 401 to 500 severe.

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