Delhi and National Capital Region on Saturday turned into a gas chamber with the pollution levels reaching all-time high leading to burning of eyes, breathing problems and choked throats forcing people to stay indoors to avoid the hazardous toxic air.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the national Capital has become like a "gas chamber" due to pollution. He met Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave and sought Centre's urgent intervention to deal with the challenge. He also appealed to people to restrict use of private vehicles and opt for public transport.
After the meeting, Dave said the Centre has called a meeting of Environment Ministers of all neighbouring States on Monday to curb stubble burning, saying Delhi is witnessing an "emergency situation" due to alarming pollution level. "There is an emergency situation in Delhi. The situation is bad, particularly for children, patients, women and elderly. We need to take immediate steps to deal with the situation," he said, adding he was also exploring the possibility to call a meeting of Chief Ministers of all neighbouring States on the issue.