India, Oct. 11 -- Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena inaugurated an automatic anti-smog misting system at Dwarka Sector-19 on Friday.

Under the system, developed by Delhi Development Authority, 166 streetlight poles have been equipped with 30 high-pressure nozzles each along a 6.8km stretch.

"Every winter, Delhi faces a severe air pollution crisis. This system is a step towards tackling that. I appeal to the people to take every possible step to curb air pollution. Even small measures can have a big impact," the LG said, stressing the role of behavioural measures in improving air quality.

The areas covered by the system include the stretch from Chandanwari Apartments in Sector-10 to Omaxe Mall in Sector-19 on DDA road no. 224, and the stret...