Mobility crisis is behind the pollution in Delhi: CSE Report

Vehicles in Delhi contributed more to air pollution than stubble burning between October 12 and November 3, according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s Mobility crisis is behind the pollution in Delhi Report.
Out of total pollution sources, neighbouring districts contributed 34.97%, Delhi’s local sources 30.34% and farm fires 8.19%.

Among Delhi’s local sources, vehicular emissions accounted for 51.5%, with dust contributing 3.7%.
The findings are based on data from the Decision Support System for Air Quality Management in Delhi, developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune.
Cutting emissions from all sources is critical, with an immediate focus on addressing vehicular pollution to manage the mobility crisis.

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