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Mumbai air pollution: Rainfall brings relief, overall AQI improves to ‘satisfactory’ category

Suburbs in and around Mumbai, including Thane, experienced unexpected rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday night. This precipitation led to a notable enhancement in the air quality of the city

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Rains lash Mumbai. Pic/Atul Kamble

Rains lash Mumbai. Pic/Atul Kamble

Suburbs in and around Mumbai, including Thane, experienced unexpected rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday night. This precipitation led to a notable enhancement in the air quality of the city. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 94, categorizing it as 'Satisfactory.'

However, specific areas in the city, such as Colaba, Andheri, and Borivali, reported AQI levels in 'Moderate' category.

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