Mumbai: Post-Diwali and the retreat of the monsoon, Mumbai’s air quality has seen a drastic dip, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai reaching 290 on Tuesday, putting it into the ‘very poor’ category.
The higher the AQI value, the higher are the chances of health hazards. Due to the air quality being in the ‘poor’ category, citizens are advised to wear masks while heading outdoors.
The AQI is calculated based on the Fine Particulate Matter which are inhalable pollutant particles that can enter the lungs and bloodstream, resulting in serious health issues.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the AQI in the overall Mumbai region was in the 'very poor' category at. In Andheri, AQI was in 'very poor' category at 358. In BKC and Borivali, the AQI remained 'poor' at 293 and 232 respectively. In Chembur and Malad, AQI was 'very poor' at 319 and 375 respectively. However, in worli area, the air quality was in the 'satisfactory' category.
In Pune, the air quality was 'poor' with overall AQI at 208.
Delhi remains in 'very poor' category
Meanwhile, Delhi’s AQI rose to 295, putting it into the ‘very poor’ category. While Pune and Ahmedabad also remained in the ‘poor’ category with their AQI’s being 153 and 211, respectively.
Owing to the rains, in the month of July, the AQI of Mumbai had mostly remained below 20, while August had been experiencing even better air days with the AQI mostly remaining below 15.
(With ANI inputs)
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