What were the constant challenges faced by Delhi
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Major Problems Faced by the people of Delhi:
1. Environmental Problems:
Air Pollution:
The respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) in the Capital's air is
touching 250 micrograms per cubic meter ((μg/m3), four times the
prescribed level, while the concentration of nitrogen oxide (NOx) is 50-55
μg/m3 - way above the permissible upper limit of 40μg/m3.
Water Pollution:
A 2008 report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on status of
water in the country finds that the Total Coliform and Faecal Coliform
numbers are highest in river Yamuna with a count of 32X10 7 MPN / 100
ml and 23X10 7 MPN / 100 ml respectively against a bathing quality
standard of 500 MPN / 100ml.
Given the indisputable presence in the river of bacteria, viruses and
protozoa that cause diseases, the rising morbidity caused by waterborne
diseases in Delhi can certainly be blamed on the river getting sicker.
Land Pollution:
NEERI estimates indicate that about 8000 M. Tonnes of Solid waste is
being generated each day in Delhi at present. In addition, industrial
hazardous and non-hazardous waste, such as fly ash from power plants, is
also generated. MCD and NDMC could manage to clear about 5000-5500
M. Tonnes of garbage each day resulting in accumulation of garbage in the
city area.
1. Environmental Problems:
Air Pollution:
The respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) in the Capital's air is
touching 250 micrograms per cubic meter ((μg/m3), four times the
prescribed level, while the concentration of nitrogen oxide (NOx) is 50-55
μg/m3 - way above the permissible upper limit of 40μg/m3.
Water Pollution:
A 2008 report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on status of
water in the country finds that the Total Coliform and Faecal Coliform
numbers are highest in river Yamuna with a count of 32X10 7 MPN / 100
ml and 23X10 7 MPN / 100 ml respectively against a bathing quality
standard of 500 MPN / 100ml.
Given the indisputable presence in the river of bacteria, viruses and
protozoa that cause diseases, the rising morbidity caused by waterborne
diseases in Delhi can certainly be blamed on the river getting sicker.
Land Pollution:
NEERI estimates indicate that about 8000 M. Tonnes of Solid waste is
being generated each day in Delhi at present. In addition, industrial
hazardous and non-hazardous waste, such as fly ash from power plants, is
also generated. MCD and NDMC could manage to clear about 5000-5500
M. Tonnes of garbage each day resulting in accumulation of garbage in the
city area.
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