As a part of efforts to curb air pollution, a total of 584 kilometres of roads in 24 administrative wards of Mumbai are being regularly washed and cleaned in order to control dust.
As per a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) release, Additional Commissioner Sudhakar Shinde said that these roads, which are more than 60 feet in width, include the Western and Eastern Express Highways, the Eastern Freeway, SV Road, Bandra to Santacruz West Link Road and LBS Road among others.
The release further stated that the civic body has accelerated various measures to control dust that causes air pollution in the city. Under these measures, cleaning and washing of roads of more than 60 feet width and footpaths are being done.
“A total of 121 water tankers, sludge de-watering, firex tankers, micro water sprayers and other equipment are being used for these works along with appointment of trained manpower. Water from recycled and local sources is being used. Care is being taken to ensure drinking water is not wasted,” the release added.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai recorded at 7:05pm was a ’moderate’ 117, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
(with PTI inputs)
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