Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category. As per the Sameer app, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 133 on Monday, which may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart diseases
Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 133 on Monday. File Pic
Mumbai is likely to witness a mainly clear sky across the city and suburbs on Monday, with maximum and minimum temperatures hovering around 33 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category. As per the Sameer app, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 133 on Monday, which may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart diseases.
Across the city, BKC recorded an AQI of 160, followed by Malad West at 140, Andheri East at 138, Deonar at 142, Mazgaon at 123, Colaba at 118, Borivali at 113, and Bhandup West at 94.
Dense fog chokes Delhi as AQI hits 402, air quality turns 'severe'
The national capital, Delhi, woke up to a chilly morning on Monday, with air quality deteriorating as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 402 at 8 am, slipping into the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
For comparison, the city recorded an AQI of 390 at 4 pm on December 28, placing it in the 'very poor' category. According to the CPCB, several areas across the city recorded worse air quality, with AQI levels exceeding 400.
Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 455, while Bawana registered 411. Several other locations across the capital also witnessed severe pollution levels. Areas such as Wazirpur (443), Rohini (442), Punjabi Bagh (426), and Patparganj (431) saw further deterioration in air quality, settling in the 'severe' category, according to CPCB data.
However, some areas of the city had relatively better air quality than others, yet still fell into the 'very poor' category. For instance, Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an AQI of 400, falling in the 'very poor' category, according to CPCB data. IGI Airport T3 (318), IIT Delhi (358), and Najafgarh (353) also recorded similar results, entering the 'very poor' category.
Additionally, a dense fog blanketed the city, sharply reducing visibility. Many motorists were seen driving with their headlights on, while the conditions were causing discomfort for residents. In Anand Vihar, thick fog settled amid poor air quality. Similar foggy conditions were also witnessed in several areas, including Dhaula Kuan, Akshardham, Dwarka, and Kartavya Path this morning.
(With ANI inputs)
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