Metropolitan air pollution falls by 20 to 25 percent, quality normal in 14 cities
New Delhi. During the nationwide lockdown, the air pollution levels of Delhi and other metros have been reduced by 20 to 25 percent in the last five days due to the shutdown of vehicles, factories and all means related to carbon emissions. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality was improved in the four metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune, which were most affected by air pollution during the Janata curfew on March 22.
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