Despite ‘very poor’ AQI Delhi's smog tower in Connaught Place remains shut

Oct 22, 2024

New Delhi, October 22 (ANI): The national capital's air quality has worsened to the "very poor" category, according to the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, residents of Connaught Place have voiced concerns as the much-anticipated smog tower, installed to tackle air pollution in the area, remains locked and non-operational. With the Diwali festival around the corner and pollution levels expected to rise further, residents are calling for immediate action from the Delhi government to mitigate the deteriorating air quality.