23 December,2025 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 111. FILE PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE
Mumbai is expected to experience hazy conditions in the morning, with skies becoming mainly clear by afternoon and evening on Tuesday. The maximum temperature is likely to reach 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may drop to 18 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
As per the Sameer app, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 111, which falls under the moderate category. Residents with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions may experience breathing discomfort.
Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC): 111
Borivali: 94
Byculla: 130
Andheri East: 93
Chembur: 120
Deonar: 135
Ghatkopar: 131
Kandivali: 114
The right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right and fresh air was the need of the hour, the Bombay High Court said on Monday while urging authorities to come up with a solution to address the pollution and odour emanating from Kanjurmarg dumping ground in the metropolis.
A bench of Justice G S Kulkarni and Justice Aarti Sathe termed the situation as an "emergency" and noted that the right to breathe clean air was a fundamental right. "Fresh air is the need of the hour. Breathing itself has become difficult because of pollution," the court said.
The bench was hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the environmental clearance granted for using the Kanjurmarg site for dumping activities. The petitioners raised concerns about persistent stench, fumes and health issues such as respiratory and skin ailments among residents.
Government pleader Jyoti Chavan told the court that a state-appointed committee, pursuant to HC orders, had visited the site on Sunday and found that the odour at the site was a problem. Chavan informed the court that short-term measures could be implemented immediately and that IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi were being consulted for mitigation strategies.
