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Mumbai's Air Quality Plummets: AQI Hits 111
3 Oct
Summary
- Mumbai's AQI crossed 100, reaching 111, for the first time post-monsoon.
- Worli recorded the highest AQI at 178 due to PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants.
- BMC issues new SOPs, identifying pollution hotspots and assigning officers.
Mumbai's air quality has worsened following the weakening of monsoon rains, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 100 for the first time in the post-monsoon period, reaching 111. Several monitoring stations, including Worli, Colaba, and Deonar, reported moderate air quality, with PM2.5 and PM10 as primary pollutants.
This decline is attributed to reduced rainfall and an influx of dry, dusty air from landward directions. In response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has rolled out updated standard operating procedures to combat pollution at the ward level.
Civic wards are tasked with identifying at least ten pollution hotspots, such as construction sites and waste-burning areas, and assigning dedicated officers for monitoring and implementing corrective actions. Developers must also adhere to stricter dust suppression measures and clean adjacent roads.
