Mumbai witnessed foggy morning as AQI hits 179

NEW DELHI: Mumbai woke up to a foggy and hazy Sunday morning, with thick mist enveloping the city and significantly reducing visibility. As of 9am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded by SAFAR-India stood at 179, placing the city in the 'moderate' zone.

While this level of pollution is generally not a concern for the majority, people with respiratory conditions, including asthma and heart disease, may experience breathing discomfort.

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In various parts of the city, the AQI varied, with some areas recording notably higher pollution levels. For instance, the AQI in areas such as Fire Station Malad (276) and BMC Shastri Garden Worli (250) fell into the 'poor' category, while areas like Chembur (55) remained relatively cleaner.

The heavy fog reduced visibility to less than 500 meters in some locations, causing high-rise buildings to appear camouflaged in the mist.

Despite the poor air quality, many Mumbaikars continued their morning routines, with joggers and walkers seen on Marine Drive, moving through the dense fog.

Meanwhile, Delhi faced an even graver air quality situation, with the capital’s AQI soaring to 428 as of 8:00 am, placing it firmly in the 'severe' category. This toxic blanket of smog, caused by a combination of local pollution and stubble burning in neighboring states, left residents struggling with poor visibility and heightened health risks. The capital has been battling high pollution levels in recent weeks, and with air quality in the 'severe' range, concerns over public health continue to mount.

As Delhi grapples with worsening air quality, residents have raised alarms over the dangerous impact of continued pollution. The city's authorities are under increasing pressure to implement measures to address the ongoing crisis.


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