Mumbai hits season’s lowest temperature even as pollution spikes across major hotspots; the winter season, known for worsening pollution levels in Mumbai, has now clearly set in
Hazy city skyline in Sweri on Monday. Pic/Shadab Khan
Mumbai recorded its coldest morning of the winter on Tuesday, with minimum temperatures dropping to 17.4°C. But while the city felt the chill, its air quality continued to deteriorate. Mumbai’s AQI touched 170, with pockets such as Deonar, Byculla, Sewri, Chembur and Worli slipping into the higher end of the satisfactory category and even into the poor range. In comparison, during the first week of November, the city’s AQI hovered around 160.
The winter season, known for worsening pollution levels in Mumbai, has now clearly set in. Until Tuesday, the lowest temperature recorded this season was 17.8°C on Sunday, but Tuesday morning surpassed it. Alongside the drop in temperature, pollution levels rose, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The major pollutants were PM10, PM2.5 and ozone, driven by vehicular emissions, construction activity and smoke from bakeries.
Interestingly, some areas that typically report very poor AQI saw lower pollution levels. Bandra Kurla Complex, which often touches 300 during peak traffic, recorded AQI values between 120 and 140 on Tuesday, at the lower end of the satisfactory category. A senior civic official said, “We have been monitoring AQI hotspots to understand the triggers, such as rising traffic or construction activity. It is interesting that with fewer cabs, taxis and autos on the road due to the shortage of CNG over the past two days, BKC is showing lower AQI despite being a high-density traffic zone.”
Top areas with poor AQI
BKC 120
Chakala, Andheri 178
Chembur 138
Deonar 270
Ghatkopar 141
Kherwadi, Bandra East 126
Kurla 107
Sewri 131
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