NEW DELHI: Delhi Fire Department and another emergency services in the national capital she became nervous on Sunday after receiving multiple phone calls about “oil rain“whipping parts of the city amid rains that started at night.
According to Delhi Fire Service (DFS) boss Atul garg, the Fire Department received more than 55 calls for “oil-stained rain” or “oil-like substance in rainwater” from various parts of the city. Many calls were from motorcyclists who said the road had become slippery due to “oil rain.”
DFS said it responded to all calls, but fire personnel who went to investigate the reports said they found no evidence of oil or chemicals in the rainwater.
“It seems that because of the rain, dust and pollution such a perception was created,” said Fire Chief Garg.
“Prima facie, it seems that due to rain, dust and dirt and other materials available on the road they caused slips and that is why motorists gave the call,” added Garg
Centralized Ambulance Trauma Services (CATS) emergency services also received several of those calls.
Garg said the department is investigating the matter further.
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