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Delhi Installs Mist Sprayers Amidst Rising Air Pollution, Protests Erupt

NEW DELHI, November 7, 2025 – Facing increasingly hazardous air quality, the Delhi government is taking action by installing mist spraying systems in highly polluted areas. The Public Works Department (PWD) announced the deployment of these systems in Anand Vihar, one of the capital’s most polluted zones, as part of a ₹4-crore initiative. This follows similar installations in Narela, Bawana, and Jahangirpuri.

The system, using RO-treated water, will operate in two shifts, aiming to suppress dust and reduce carbon emissions. The announcement comes as Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) soared to 311, categorized as “very poor,” according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Experts predict the situation will remain dire for the next three days, exacerbated by stubble burning in neighboring states which could contribute up to 38% of Delhi’s PM2.5 levels.

The action comes amid growing public anger. Yesterday, over 80 protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar to voice their discontent with what they perceive as “government inaction” on the air pollution crisis. Protesters like Chiranshu highlighted the alarming levels of pollution, claiming the AQI crossed 500 in some areas, and criticized the human cost, citing an estimated 17,000 annual pollution-related deaths in Delhi.

Activist Priyamvada emphasized the need for consistent, year-round efforts to combat the crisis. While the government has mandated anti-smog guns for buildings taller than five stories, totaling 91 installations thus far, environmentalists have criticized such measures as “band-aid solutions” to a systemic problem.

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