Air quality dips to very poor in parts as winter approaches

Hindustan Times
Written By Zainab Ashraf

Mumbai's air quality has become "poor" and "very poor" as winter approaches. The levels of harmful tiny particles (PM2.5 and PM10) have risen sharply in areas like BKC, Sion, and Worli.

Experts say this happens every winter because cooler air traps pollution from cars, construction, and industry. They warn that the city's air quality is likely to get even worse in the coming weeks.

Read the full coverage from the newspaper clipping attached below:

Zainab Ashraf
Previous

Air quality dips to very poor in pockets as winter approaches
Next

Delhi pollution crisis: AQI severe for 3rd day, as forecast misses mark again; experts seek overhaul of warning system