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Delhi tests drone-based mist spraying to tackle pollution

At present, over 200 anti-smog guns are deployed across Delhi, spraying water along the roads to reduce airborne dust, he added.

News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: November 8, 2024, 07:55 PM - 2 min read

A pedestrian at Kartavya Path amid smog, in New Delhi, Thursday, November 7, 2024.


Delhi government on Friday, conducted a test of the 'drone-based mist spraying' at Anand Vihar (which is one of the hotspots of pollution).

 

During the demonstration, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that pollution levels in the hotspots are higher than the average AQI in the capital.  

 

"Today's demonstration in Anand Vihar - a known pollution hotspot - aims to address this issue," Rai stated.

 

At present, over 200 anti-smog guns are deployed across Delhi, spraying water along the roads to reduce airborne dust, he added.

 

"However, areas with narrow roadsides or congested spots where trucks cannot reach pose unique challenges. This is where drones can be particularly effective," he said.  

 

The minister added that if the trial proves successful, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) may consider acquiring more drones for widespread deployment.

 

"If we get promising results of today's testing, we will move forward with formal tenders for procuring additional drones," Rai said.

 

Delhi's air quality is deteriorating each day, with over 15 monitoring stations currently reporting AQI levels in the "severe" category.

 

According to AQI classifications, a 0-50 range is considered "good", 51-100 "satisfactory", 101-200 "moderate", 201-300 "poor", 301-400 "very poor", and 401-500 "severe". 

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