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AQI at 312 in Colaba highlights Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality | Area-wise index

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AQI at 312 in Colaba highlights Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality | Area-wise index

Mumbai: The air quality in Mumbai has taken a troubling turn as humidity levels rise and wind speeds decline, with the city now entering the “non-satisfactory” range for the third time this month. On Friday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that 23 out of 30 air monitoring stations recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 131, a significant surge from 101 on October 8 and 116 on October 2.

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AQI across different locations in Mumbai: aqi.in DataWhat experts have to say on Mumbai’s deteriorating AQI?

The most affected area is Navy Nagar in Colaba, where pollution levels surged to a “hazardous” 312, raising serious health concerns for residents, particularly those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Other neighborhoods, including Byculla, Mazgaon, and Worli, also reported “very unhealthy” air quality levels.

AQI across different locations in Mumbai: aqi.in Data

Location Status AQI PM 2.5 PM 10 Min Temp Max Temp
Bandra GOOD 0 38 103 29 48
Bandra East POOR 134 49 75 28 62
Bandra Kurla Complex MODERATE 99 35 100 29 47
Borivali East POOR 153 59 85 30 46
Borivali East MPCB MODERATE 55 14 37 29 48
CSMI Airport MODERATE 79 19 111 30 46
Colaba POOR 152 57 130 29 50
Deonar POOR 164 81 121 29 48
Juhu POOR 112 40 111 30 46
Khindipada Bhandup West MODERATE 89 30 81 29 48
Kurla POOR 139 51 115 30 46
Mahape MODERATE 77 20 107 30 46
Malad POOR 122 44 156 29 48
Mazgaon POOR 114 0 181 29 48
Mumbai Us Consulate POOR 163 79 0 28 62
Navy Nagar Colaba POOR 152 57 130 29 50
Nerul MODERATE 93 32 89 27 64
Nmmc Airoli MODERATE 84 28 94 29 47
Powai POOR 115 41 79 29 48
Siddharth Nagar Worli POOR 164 81 143 29 48
Sion MODERATE 64 16 81 29 48
Vasai West POOR 122 44 113 30 46
Vile Parle West POOR 134 49 111 28 61
Vile Speaks West POOR 153 59 111 30 46
Worli POOR 139 51 145 28 55

What experts have to say on Mumbai’s deteriorating AQI?

Meanwhile, experts attribute this decline in air quality to shifting wind patterns following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon on October 15. The city has been blanketed in smog, with the notable change in temperatures. Meteorologists explain that the combination of low wind speeds and high humidity traps emissions and dust from vehicles, industries, and construction activities, preventing them from dispersing. As the trapped particulate matter heats up in the humid air, it exacerbates the already stifling atmosphere.

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Despite the current conditions, there may be hope for improvement in the coming days. Weather experts predict that as temperatures begin to drop and wind speeds increase, the AQI is expected to improve.

 

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