CAQM Identifies High Dust Levels and C&D Waste in Ghaziabad
CAQM detects 24 instances of high road dust, C&D waste in Gzb
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) found 24 instances of excessive road dust and construction waste in Ghaziabad during a recent inspection. The findings prompted calls for enhanced dust control measures and accountability for local authorities.
- 01CAQM conducted inspections across four zones in Ghaziabad, identifying 24 instances of high dust and C&D waste.
- 02Locations affected include Surdas Marg, Meerut Road, and Tagore Road, indicating inadequate dust management practices.
- 03The CAQM has mandated intensified dust mitigation strategies, including mechanized sweeping and water sprinkling.
- 04Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam is urged to improve monitoring to prevent unauthorized dumping and ensure compliance with pollution norms.
- 05The air quality index (AQI) in Ghaziabad was recorded at 241, indicating 'poor' air quality.
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reported discovering 24 instances of high visible road dust and construction and demolition (C&D) waste in Ghaziabad during an inspection drive. This operation, named 'Operation Clean Air,' involved 10 flying squads covering various areas under the Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam. Key locations affected included Surdas Marg, Meerut Road, and Tagore Road, with findings revealing gaps in regular road sweeping and inadequate dust suppression measures. In response, the CAQM has instructed local authorities to enhance dust control strategies, including comprehensive cleaning operations and regular mechanized road sweeping. The Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam has been advised to strengthen monitoring and enforcement against unauthorized dumping. The air quality index (AQI) in Ghaziabad was noted at 241, classified as 'poor,' reflecting the urgent need for improved air quality management practices in the region.
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The findings highlight significant air quality issues in Ghaziabad, necessitating immediate action to mitigate dust pollution.
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