“The ‘so called’ improvement in Delhi’s air quality is governed by the meteorological factors, not by addressing the source of pollution. This much talk about improvement is a natural phenomena as rain washes out the dust particles leading to improved air quality,” said Sunil Dahiya, senior campaigner Greenpeace India. The fact is that air pollution is present all year around, irrespective of seasons. The Air Quality Index of New Delhi was recorded at 43 which falls under the “good” category. “The government must realise that air pollution has become a health emergency not just for India but globally as well,” Dahiya said.

Source: Hindustan Times July 29, 2018 06:45 UTC