Air Quality Deteriorates In Mumbai, Several Areas Witness Thick Layer of Smog

Mumbai: Parts of Mumbai woke up on Sunday to a thick layer of smog, with air quality worsening in various neighborhoods. Central Pollution Control Board's observatory in Mal West recorded city's highest pollution level, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 202, categorized as 'poor.'

'poor' AQI range, from 201 to 300, can cause breathing discomfort for many people with prolonged exposure, according to CPCB. Meanwhile, several or monitoring stations reported AQI levels classified as 'moderate.'

Air Quality Worsens In Mumbai

In areas like Byculla, Chembur, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Deonar, Ghatkopar, and Kandivali West, AQI was recorded in 'moderate' category. Meanwhile, observatories in Colaba, Kandivali East, Mulund West, and Powai reported AQI levels classified as 'satisfactory.' An AQI of 51-100 falls within this category, causing only mir breathing discomfort for sensitive individuals.

'moderate' AQI range, from 101 to 200, may le to breathing difficulties for individuals with lung, asthma, or heart conditions. 

In contrast, Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Sunday, with an AQI of 352, categorized as 'very poor,' according to System of Air Quality and Wear Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This marked a table increase from Saturday's aver AQI of 255, which was considered 'poor.' In Anand Vihar area, AQI exceeded 400, reaching 405 at 7 AM, classified as 'severe,' up from Saturday's reing of 367.