A thick blanket of haze enveloped Mumbai on Monday as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 142, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. PICS/ Shadab Khan and Ashish Raje
Updated On: 2026-02-02 08:28 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The haze was prominently visible across key areas of Mumbai, including Bandra, Dadar and Mahim. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
The worst pollutant is PM10, mainly attributed to construction dust and vehicle emissions. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
Monday’s reading is the highest AQI recorded in Mumbai in two months and three days. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
The city last recorded a similar level on 4 January, when the AQI was 140, while the last higher reading was 167 on 27 November. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
Mumbai has witnessed fluctuating air quality levels over the past few weeks. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
Construction dust, in particular, remains a major concern, especially in areas witnessing rapid redevelopment. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
In nearby areas, air quality also remained in the ‘moderate’ range, with Navi Mumbai recording an AQI of 115, Thane 118, and Kalyan registering a higher reading of 144. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
As Mumbai continues to grapple with air pollution, the hazy skies serve as a reminder of the urgent need for coordinated action by authorities, industries and citizens alike to address the growing air quality challenge and safeguard public health. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
