Published 08:08 IST, November 4th 2019
Pollution heading towards Rajasthan, need permanent solution: Gehlot
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said the Central govt should treat the hazardous pollution levels as its 'top priority' as Delhi govt can't solve the problem alone.
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As the national capital and its neighboring states continue to reel under hazardous pollution levels, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the central government should treat this situation as its 'top priority' as the Delhi government cannot solve this alone. Taking to Twitter, Gehlot also said that Rajasthan is one of the states reeling with air pollution.
Rising pollution levels in #Delhi and in neighbouring States including #Rajasthan is a matter of grave concern. People are suffering since long especially children and old people. It is a health emergency, which only Delhi govt can’t solve alone, Central govt has to take lead.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 3, 2019
Addressing the media, Gehlot empathized with the people of Delhi and apprised about his experience of being in the capital for two days. He then asserted that the central government should take charge and resolve this problem permanently.
"If the national capital becomes a gas chamber, you can imagine what would happen. I was in Delhi for two days. I felt what the people are going through there (in Delhi). The pollution is now heading towards Rajasthan, so this should be a matter of concern for us too. We request the Centre to not simply leave the matter up to Delhi government. This matter should be a top priority, and be resolved permanently. This year the pollution in Delhi has crossed all limits," said Gehlot.
Delhi Engulfed
Air pollution levels in the national capital surged to hazardous levels and visibility dropped significantly as a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city despite mild showers on Sunday. Notably, for the first time in this season, the Air Quality Index (AQI) docked as high as 625 at 10 am yesterday. An AQI between 0-50 is considered "good", 51-100 "satisfactory", 101-200 "moderate", 201-300 "poor", 301-400 "very poor", and 401-500 "severe". Above 500 is the "severe-plus emergency" category.
(With Inputs from ANI)
07:20 IST, November 4th 2019