In a bid to combat air pollution problem in national Capital, the Delhi Government on Thursday has written a letter to neighbouring States to take action. In a letter to State Environment Ministers of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pardesh, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussian said pollutants, instance SO2, NO2 and PM 2.5 coincide with agriculture/crop burning in neighbouring States.
It may be noted that during winter, pollutant values remain high in Capital's atmosphere due to wind pattern and low wind speed.
At time when the Delhi High Court and green tribunal also directed to States to take preventive steps, Hussian asked State authorities to take timely steps to avoid critical situations that may arise due to burning of crop residue.
