IN PHOTOS: Thick layer of smog grips Mumbai as AQI reaches to 138

Mumbai witnessed a thick layer of smog on Thursday as the city’s AQI climbed to 138, marking ‘moderate’ pollution levels. The AQI has steadily risen since Monday, raising health concerns for people with respiratory and heart conditions. IMD forecasts temperatures of 33 degree Celsius and 18 degree Celsius. (Pics/Shadab Khan)

Updated On: 2025-12-04 08:14 PM IST

Compiled by : Tarun Verma

Mumbai experienced a thick layer of smog on Thursday, raising concerns over the air quality across the city and suburbs (Shadab Khan)

As per the SAMEER app, the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday stands at 138, indicating 'moderate' pollution levels

The AQI across the city has been steadily rising since Monday with no signs of improvement

Mumbai on Monday recorded an AQI of 114, on Tuesday 126, on Wednesday 128, and today, on Thursday, the AQI has climbed up to 138

The concerning AQI levels across the city may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart ailments

Maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai on Thursday are likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

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