The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has introduced an anti-smog gun with the largest tank capacity as part of its efforts to combat air pollution in Lutyens’ Delhi. Delhi’s air quality has been categorized as “severe,” and authorities are looking to meteorological changes to improve conditions.
The newly deployed anti-smog gun is mounted on a 28-tonne CNG truck chassis, featuring a water tank with a capacity of 17,000 liters, the largest among all anti-smog guns deployed in Delhi by various agencies.
The substantial water tank allows the anti-smog gun to operate continuously for three hours. It has a throwing capacity of 30 to 50 meters and includes side nozzles to efficiently clean footpaths, shrubs, and plants.
The anti-smog gun covers an average area of 70 km per day along avenue roads in the NDMC area during two shifts. Another anti-smog gun has been acquired by the NDMC and is in use at Pandit Pant Marg in the NDMC area, according to a report published on India Today.
Pakistan Allocates Rs350 Million For Artificial Rain To Combat Smog In Lahore
Meanwhile, to combat smog in Lahore, approximately Rs350 million has been allocated for artificial rain measures. The Finance Secretary’s summary, which outlines the budget for these initiatives, is awaiting approval from the caretaker Chief Minister, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Caretaker Information Minister Amir Mir of Punjab mentioned that cloud seeding is considered the most expeditious artificial rain technology. He also noted that China has been consulted on this matter, and experts from China are expected to visit Pakistan soon.
The interim chief minister of Punjab aims to test the feasibility of artificial rain this year as part of the ongoing efforts to address the issue of smog in Lahore.
