Mumbai experienced continued air quality conditions in the Moderate category on Wednesday. According to data supplied by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded a value of 149 at noon.
Mumbai is experiencing a concerning rise in air pollution levels, with October being one of the most polluted months. The city s air quality index (AQI) reached over 300 in some suburbs, surpassing even Delhi s levels. This increase in pollution has led to a surge in respiratory complaints, particularly among children. Ongoing construction projects, metro construction, high density of private cars, and climate change are believed to be contributing factors.
The HC had highlighted an immediate need to step in due to "very poor and inadequate" implementation of the guidelines issued by authorities to mitigate the worsening air pollution.
Mumbai News Live Updates: In light of the declining air quality, the Bombay High Court has ordered municipal authorities and police to ensure that firecrackers are only be burst between 7 and 10 pm till Diwali (November 12).