Flying squads from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) struck hard against road dust pollution in Delhi, nabbing 34 violations during targeted checks in Civil Lines, Karol Bagh, and West Delhi zones. The Wednesday raids exposed systemic shortcomings in dust suppression and waste disposal under MCD’s watch, sounding alarm bells for the capital’s air quality.
Detailed reports pinpointed dust accumulation on major arteries including Mahakavi Goswami Tulsidas Marg, Keshavpur Road, Najafgarh Road, Vedic Marg, Ring Road (Punjabi Bagh), Baba Ramdev Marg, Malkaganj Road, Ram Lal Kapoor Marg, Shanti Swarup Tyagi Marg, Azadpur Road, Bhalswa Dairy Road, and Faiz Road. Construction and demolition waste littering streets exacerbated the issue, turning roads into pollution breeding grounds.
CAQM slammed the lapses, noting their role in spiking PM levels that choke Delhi’s skies. Immediate action plans include mandatory mechanical cleaning, water spraying protocols, swift C&D waste removal, and zero tolerance for unauthorized dumping. Agencies face heightened scrutiny to enforce these, backed by robust monitoring systems.
Under the umbrella of Operation Clean Air, such inspections will persist across Delhi-NCR, fostering inter-agency synergy for GRAP implementation. As AQI fluctuations threaten public health, CAQM’s proactive stance underscores the urgency of tackling visible pollution sources head-on, paving the way for cleaner urban air.
