Transportation

Delhi Gets Nearly 16,900 Interstate Trucks Daily; Freight Emissions Major Contributor to PM2.5, Landmark Study Finds

Delhi receives an average of 16,900 heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) every day, amounting to nearly half a million truck entries each month. While freight vehicles represent only a fraction of total vehicular traffic, they contribute disproportionately to harmful emissions because of their diesel-heavy fleet composition, larger engines and extensive night-time operations