After another day of “severe” air quality in the Delhi-NCR region, relief may be in sight as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a change in wind direction due to a fresh western disturbance. The expected reduction in stubble burning smoke contribution could bring relief ahead of Diwali. Meanwhile, the fate of Delhi’s proposed odd-even car-rationing scheme awaits a Supreme Court decision on Friday.
In response to criticism, the Delhi government plans to present findings from independent scientific evaluations, asserting the scheme’s effectiveness as an emergency measure. The government is also proposing artificial rain through cloud seeding on November 20-21, hoping to reduce suspended particulate matter.
Undeterred by the odd-even criticism, the government is proposing cloud seeding, inducing artificial rain in Delhi on November 20-21 to reduce suspended particulate matter. The Winter session of Parliament will commence on December 4, expected to be a contentious period. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee’s report on “cash-for-query” allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra will be tabled during the session, recommending her expulsion.
In Telangana, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Shivakumar are set to campaign for Congress candidates. Siddaramaiah will address a public meeting in Kamareddy, where Congress’s A Revanth Reddy challenges Telangana CM KCR. Shivakumar will campaign in Kodad and Huzurnagar.
