As of Thursday morning, Mumbai’s air quality continues to be categorized as ‘moderate,’ registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 139 at 10 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app. The AQI scale categorizes levels from 0 to 100 as ‘good,’ 100 to 200 as ‘moderate,’ 200 to 300 as ‘poor,’ 300 to 400 as ‘very poor,’ and 400 to 500 or above as ‘severe.’
The major contributors to air pollution in Mumbai include waste burning, industrial activities, construction dust, and vehicle emissions, releasing fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) that can penetrate deep into the lungs, leading to health issues such as respiratory disorders and heart problems.
The SAMEER App’s dashboard reveals Worli’s AQI as 110, Borivali’s AQI as 98, and Bandra Kurla Complex’s AQI in the ‘poor’ category at 206. Sewri and Sion have AQI levels in the ‘moderate’ category at 165 and 149, respectively, while Colaba’s AQI is rated as ‘good’ at 98.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts clear skies for the city and surrounding areas, with a maximum temperature around 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature around 22 degrees Celsius.
Various initiatives are underway to improve Mumbai’s air quality, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) regulations on vehicle emissions, dust control measures at construction sites, and the promotion of electric vehicles. The Maharashtra government has also introduced the “Clean Air Action Plan” aimed at reducing emissions from various sources.
In Thane, the air quality is recorded in the ‘moderate’ category with an AQI of 127, while Navi Mumbai shows ‘moderate’ air quality with an AQI of 140. Nerul, located in Navi Mumbai, records a moderate AQI of 107.
