The smog reduced visibility in parts of the city, making distant buildings difficult to see

The air quality on Saturday remained moderate, with the SAMEER app reporting an AQI of 115 in the morning

Meanwhile, Mumbai on Saturday witnessed clear skies, with maximum temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius and minimum 17 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

Civic authorities in Mumbai had earlier stated that they were monitoring air quality levels

Experts believe the smog may have been caused by a mix of air pollution, vehicle emissions, construction dust and weather conditions