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Silt Load Measurement and Investigation of the Effectiveness of Road Dust Cleaning Mechanisms in Three Indian Cities

Sep 2026 · World Resources Institute · 0 citations · 18 references

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This working paper presents measurements of silt load across different types of roads in three Indian cities, evaluates the effectiveness of different road-cleaning mechanisms used by city administrations to reduce road dust, and examines silt re-accumulation patterns in two out Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

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