Delhi Metro stations are packed with people these days due to Diwali. Therefore, the Delhi Metro will operate 60 additional trains on Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30 to ensure smoother and more convenient travel for all passengers. In fact, the move is to reduce footfall during the festival and prevent vehicles from causing pollution.
Good news for Delhi Metro passengers
The Delhi Metro has decided to add 60 trains from October 29 to 30 so that people can use the metro and public transport to commute more, thereby reducing vehicle traffic on the roads. Let us tell you that smog emitted by vehicles contributes to a large proportion of air pollution in Delhi. Pollution also spreads due to traffic jams caused by the pressure of vehicles on the roads. In view of this, it was decided to increase the frequency of subway travel so that people can put down their private cars and take more subway trips.
Delhi worst polluted due to vehicular emissions
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the main pollutants in Delhi on Sunday were PM10 and PM2.5. The data showed that the PM2.5 concentration was 110.6 micrograms per cubic meter at 5 p.m.
PM2.5: These are tiny particles that can penetrate deeply into the respiratory system and cause health problems.
PM10: refers to particulate matter with a diameter less than or equal to 10 microns. These small particles of solid or liquid suspended in the air can penetrate deep into the lungs and can cause problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses.
According to the decision support system of the Center for Air Quality Management, vehicle exhaust emissions were the largest source of pollution in Delhi on Sunday, accounting for about 13%. It is estimated that the pollution caused by vehicles in Delhi will be the highest in the next two days. Statistics show that in 2016, 38% of PM2.5 pollution came from road dust, 20% from vehicles, 12% from burning domestic fuels, and 11% from industrial point sources.
