BMC litter-picking machines, meant to keep the city clean, are now being criticised. Critics allege that these very machines are kicking up harmful road dust, worsening Mumbai's already poor air quality.

BMC litter-picking machines, meant to keep the city clean, are now being criticised. Critics allege that these very machines are kicking up harmful road dust, worsening Mumbai's already poor air quality.

Delhi’s severe air pollution has once again created difficulties across the country. Due to the heavy smog and very poor visibility, flights and trains have been delayed or diverted, and Maharashtra has faced major disruption. Although the pollution seems limited to Delhi, its impact is nationwide, affecting travellers, daily schedules, and essential movement.

Mumbai witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality as a thick layer of smog covered the city. In several areas, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 300, which falls under the ‘very poor’ category.

Since November 13, for the past seven days, the 24-hour AQI of Deonar has consistently been over 200, with spikes taking the hourly AQI even higher. On Thursday, too, the 24-hour AQI was 271

Since November 13, for the past seven days, the 24-hour AQI of Deonar has consistently been over 200, with spikes taking the hourly AQI even higher. On Thursday, too, the 24-hour AQI was 271

Mumbai recorded its coldest morning of the season at 16.2°C, while several parts of the city saw a rise in pollution levels, especially PM2.5.