Delhi Zoo tackles winter pollution with water sprinklers and special diet for an

Special measures including the use of water sprinklers have been implemented at the Delhi Zoo to combat air pollution and ensure that wild animals are not adversely affectedThe Director of the National Zoological Park Dr Sanjeet Kumar on Monday highlighted the challenges faced by zoo management during winterSpeaking to ANI Dr Kumar said As soon as the winter season begins the zoo management faces two challenges First the pollution levels rise after Diwali and second the onset of winter The area around the zoo is very green and local pollution is minimal as no diesel or petrol vehicles are allowed inside However water sprinklers are used to mitigate the effects of pollutionHe added We prioritise winter management to ensure the wild animals remain unaffected by the cold A special vehicle sprays fine droplets of water to reduce pollution levels The animals are provided with a winter diet enriched with fats and heaters have been installed to keep them warmMeanwhile Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday stated that the Delhi government is doing its part and urged the Bharatiya Janata Partyled Central government to take immediate action to safeguard not only Delhi but the entire North India regionAt its level the Delhi government is taking all possible steps We have directed officials to ensure strict implementation of GRAP Graded Response Action Plan Stage IV guidelines I urge the Central government to take emergency measures to save North India from this crisis Rai said during a press conference in the capitalThe AAP leader criticised the Central government for its inaction on the escalating pollution crisis in North IndiaPollution levels have become hazardous with the changing weather across North India It is unfortunate that the Central government remains inactive at such a critical time and there is no clarity on the Union Environment Ministers whereabouts The Centre needs to collaborate with all states to address this issue he saidNotably the Commission for Air Quality Management CAQM has imposed the Graded Response Action Plan GRAP Stage IV in Delhi NCR starting Monday as the Air Quality Index AQI plunged into the severe plus categoryThe decision followed a sharp rise in Delhis daily average AQI which reached 441 by 4 pm on Sunday and further escalated to 457 by 7 pm prompting an emergency meeting of the GRAP SubCommitteeThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever