Question

write the measures to reduce the air pollution in delhi to make it a better city to live

Answer 1

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Causes of Air pollution in DelhiThe magnitude of Air Pollution in DelhiAir Pollution in Delhi – Statistics reveal the true pictureEffects of SmogSteps to Control the Smog

Causes of Air pollution in Delhi

Burning of crops



The primary cause of air pollution is the burning of crops by the farmers from the neighbouring states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Farmers burn rice stubbles at the end of the Kharif season before commencing the planting of crops for the Rabi season.

The wind directs the smoke towards Delhi and worsens the already polluted atmospheric air. The smog in Delhi traps the pollutants and dust particles and makes it difficult to breathe.

Traffic pollution



Delhi has a high number of environmentally friendly CNG-run buses. In spite of this, the air pollution due to vehicular emission is tremendous. It is because of the reduced green cover over Delhi. The past two decades have seen a rampant growth of real estate all over the city.

The onset of winter

The air becomes stagnant at the beginning of winter. The dust particles get trapped in the cold and damp air thereby affecting weather conditions. It results in thedevelopment of smog all over the area. It reduces visibility to a great extent. As a result, there were numerous vehicular accidents on the highways.