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With AQI at 140, Mumbai breathes "moderate" category air
Updated On: 22 October, 2023 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The air quality in Mumbai continues to remain in the 'moderate' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 140

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The air quality in Mumbai continues to remain in the 'moderate' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 140, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data at 9:30 AM. SAFAR reported an AQI of 101 at Andheri and 111 at Borivali, while other areas like Colaba and Mazgaon also recorded 'moderate' category air with AQI at 180 and 156, respectively. However, areas like Malad and Navi Mumbai were experiencing 'poor' air quality with AQI at 201 and 228, respectively.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 8:30 AM, Vile Parle West recorded an AQI of 166, Powai (155), Kurla (164), Kherwadi Bandra West (183), and International airport (T2) (158), all falling into the 'moderate' category. Moreover, areas like Sion recorded an AQI of 211, while Mulund West recorded an AQI of 207.
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