The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will run 40 extra trips on weekdays in a bid to cut air pollution, an official said on Wednesday.

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Kumar said the transporter may further extend the extra trips to 60, in case GRAP-III is enforced.

The DMRC said it has been sprinkling water at construction and demolition sites and ensuring a safe disposal of waste material to curb air pollution.

The washing of wheels before the vehicles leave these sites has been mandated, it added. Anti-smog guns have been deployed at all such active sites in line with the order.

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