Arvind Kejriwal terms media reports on increased pollution 'bizarre'
New Delhi, April 19: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday termed as "bizarre" the media reports that pollution levels in the national capital had spiked despite the odd-even traffic scheme.
"Bizarre conclusions by some media -- less petrol consumption, less vehicles and yet pollution increased," Kejriwal tweeted.
Bizarre conclusions by some media - less petrol consumption, less vehicles n yet pollution increased? https://t.co/IPGsFrwjW3
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 19, 2016
According to some media reports, on the second day of odd-even Phase II, increase in gaseous pollution (NO2) and a high concentration of particulate matter (PM) was reported in some areas of the national capital, though the Delhi government claimed a positive impact on Delhi's air quality.
IANS