Over the past 30 days, the city’s overall AQI has oscillated between “satisfactory” and “moderate”, ranging from a low of 70 on January 28 to a high of 140 on January 4

As Mumbai chokes on toxic air, the upcoming polls are no longer about roads or flyovers. They are a referendum on the city’s right to breathe

Mumbai's air quality data is flawed, as many monitoring stations were non-functional, raising concerns over the reported "moderate" AQI levels.

Residents across Mumbai woke up to a hazy skyline on Tuesday, as visibility dropped sharply. While the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the moderate category at 172, six areas recorded ‘poor’ air quality.

Residents across Mumbai woke up to a hazy skyline on Tuesday, as visibility dropped sharply. While the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the moderate category at 172, six areas recorded ‘poor’ air quality.

Mumbai’s air quality has improved over the past five years, but it still remains unhealthy for residents. As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), average PM2.5 levels in the city have dropped by about 12%, yet pollution continues to stay above national and World Health Organisation standards.