Air quality data now reveal that with such factors remaining unchecked, a number of areas could be turning into new pollution hotspots. According to SAFAR data, Mathura Road did not have even a single “good” air quality day between December 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017. There was just one “moderate” day while the rest saw “severe”, “poor” or “very poor” air quality. HT visited Mathura Road and Dhirpur to find out the reason behind these extreme pollution levels. Read more| Odd even II: Air quality will be checked at 7 entries to DelhiAnother factor is the Badarpur Power Plant, located near Mathura Road.

Source: Hindustan Times February 19, 2017 01:41 UTC