The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government today tested an anti-smog gun, a device that sprays atomised water into the atmosphere in a bid to control dust particulate matter and tackle the poor levels of pollution in the national capital.

The anti-smog gun was connected to a water tank and mounted on a vehicle which will enable&nbsp;it to be carried across the city to spray water to settle dust and other suspended particles.

The anti-smog gun was tested at Anand Vihar, one of the most polluted areas in Delhi, this morning. The Air Quality Index, a parameter of determnining air pollution, in the locality situated at the Delhi border was at a &quot;hazardous&quot; 414, ANI reported.

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On December 18, &nbsp;in a meeting to review the detailed action plan of agencies and stakeholders on measures to combat air pollution, environment secretary Anil Kumar Singh apprised Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal of the trial run of the anti-smog gun.

In the meeting, the Lt Governor directed authorities to ensure management of municipal solid waste completely in a time frame of 16 months.

The lieutenant governor also directed all three corporations to ensure that no methane fires occur at the three landfill sites. The L-G also asked all three municipal commissioners to procure requisite mechanical sweepers, litter pickers, water sprinklers within a stipulated time.

Pollution-levels in Delhi remain poor in winters because of the rapid drop in temperatures and stubble burning in the adjoining states of Punjab and Haryana.

This year has been no exception.&nbsp;

This morning, The Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10, indexes of air pollution, remained in the &quot;poor&quot; category in Delhi&#39;s Lodhi Road area. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The device will spray atomised water into the atmosphere in a bid to control dust particulate matter and tackle the poor levels of pollution in the national capital.

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government today tested an anti-smog gun, a device that sprays atomised water into the atmosphere in a bid to control dust particulate matter and tackle the poor levels of pollution in the national capital. The anti-smog gun was connected to a water tank and mounted on a vehicle which will enable it to be carried across the city to spray water to settle dust and other suspended particles. The anti-smog gun was tested at Anand Vihar, one of the most polluted areas in Delhi, this morning. The Air Quality Index, a parameter of determnining air pollution, in the locality situated at the Delhi border was at a "hazardous" 414, ANI reported. Delhi: Anti-smog gun being tested near Anand Vihar Bus Station. Anand Vihar's AQI presently 'Hazardous' at 414 (source AQICN) pic.twitter.com/crA2331tlk — ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2017 × On December 18, in a meeting to review the detailed action plan of agencies and stakeholders on measures to combat air pollution, environment secretary Anil Kumar Singh apprised Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal of the trial run of the anti-smog gun. In the meeting, the Lt Governor directed authorities to ensure management of municipal solid waste completely in a time frame of 16 months. The lieutenant governor also directed all three corporations to ensure that no methane fires occur at the three landfill sites. The L-G also asked all three municipal commissioners to procure requisite mechanical sweepers, litter pickers, water sprinklers within a stipulated time. Pollution-levels in Delhi remain poor in winters because of the rapid drop in temperatures and stubble burning in the adjoining states of Punjab and Haryana. This year has been no exception. This morning, The Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10, indexes of air pollution, remained in the "poor" category in Delhi's Lodhi Road area. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi government tests anti-smog gun

Delhi&#39;s much-talked about &quot;anti-smog gun&quot; failed to do very much.&nbsp;

The gun was rolled out and &quot;atomised water&quot; water fired from it at Anand Vihar ISBT on Wednesday but PTI reported that PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels continued to rise.&nbsp;

The gun was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-government-to-test-anti-smog-gun-today-27242" target="_blank">thrown into battle</a> around 10 am.&nbsp;

But, PTI reported, the hourly readings of PM 2.5 between 10 am and 2 pm were: 444, 421, 476, 509 and 460&nbsp;micrograms per cubic metre (ug/m3)&nbsp;

The hourly readings of PM 10 were 630, 608, 736, 842 and 702.

The 24-hour prescribed limits of the ultra-fine pollutants, which trigger respiratory and cardiovascular issues, are 60 and 100 respectively.

The anti-smog gun is attached to a water tanker, and shoots out tiny droplets of water -- atomised water -- as high as 50 metres.&nbsp;

It is hoped tiny pollutants (like PM 2.5 and 10) will then stick to the droplets and fall back to the ground, cleaning out the air somewhat like rain does.&nbsp;

Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain was at the trial.

He said the government would take a call on whether to use the gun elsewhere in the city after monitoring data collected by a Delhi Pollution Control Committee team.&nbsp;

The gun costs like Rs 20 lakh a piece.&nbsp;

The gun, which shoots out tiny droplets of water as high as 50 metres, was rolled out for a trial at Anand Vihar ?SBT today

Delhi's much-talked about "anti-smog gun" failed to do very much. The gun was rolled out and "atomised water" water fired from it at Anand Vihar ISBT on Wednesday but PTI reported that PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels continued to rise. The gun was thrown into battle around 10 am. But, PTI reported, the hourly readings of PM 2.5 between 10 am and 2 pm were: 444, 421, 476, 509 and 460 micrograms per cubic metre (ug/m3) The hourly readings of PM 10 were 630, 608, 736, 842 and 702. The 24-hour prescribed limits of the ultra-fine pollutants, which trigger respiratory and cardiovascular issues, are 60 and 100 respectively. The anti-smog gun is attached to a water tanker, and shoots out tiny droplets of water -- atomised water -- as high as 50 metres. It is hoped tiny pollutants (like PM 2.5 and 10) will then stick to the droplets and fall back to the ground, cleaning out the air somewhat like rain does. Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain was at the trial. He said the government would take a call on whether to use the gun elsewhere in the city after monitoring data collected by a Delhi Pollution Control Committee team. The gun costs like Rs 20 lakh a piece.

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