Mumbai air quality improves significantly between December 1-16 compared to 2024: BMC

Updated On: 17 December, 2025 08:32 PM IST | Mumbai |

Last year, from December 1 to 16, the city’s AQI ranged between 158 and 167, while during the same period in 2025, the AQI remained in a range of 105 to 138. Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr Avinash Dhakne has attributed the improved AQI levels to the sustained measures taken by BMC

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Currently, the AQI in Mumbai remains in the moderate category. Representational pic

The air quality in Mumbai has shown a notable improvement this year compared to the same period last year, according to official data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Last year, from December 1 to 16, the city’s air quality index (AQI) ranged between 158 and 167, while during the same period in 2025, the AQI remained in a range of 105 to 138.