Mumbai’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Poor’ Category; Pollution Poses Health Risks to Citizens

In Brief

• Pollution havoc in urban areas of the state

• Fireworks have affected the air quality in Mumbai

• Mumbai's air in 'bad' category

(Mumbai Air Pollution) Pollution havoc is being witnessed in urban areas of the state. The level of smoke is higher in the morning and evening. It is advisable to avoid going outside during such times. Fireworks are set off during the Diwali festival, which spreads pollution.

Pollution causes many diseases. The pollution level in major cities of Maharashtra has become extremely dangerous. Mumbai is witnessing severe pollution and has become the second most polluted city in the world.

There has been a record increase in pollution levels, and the widespread bursting of firecrackers by Mumbaikars is evident everywhere. The air quality in Mumbai has been affected. The air in Mumbai has deteriorated. The air quality in Mumbai was at a 'moderate' to 'poor' level. After noon, further changes were recorded, and the air quality was noted in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category.