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IN PHOTOS: Thick smog blankets Mumbai skyline on Sunday evening as city records AQI of 113

Updated On: 07 December, 2025 04:54 PM IST | Divya Nair

On Sunday evening, Mumbai’s skyline was enveloped in a thick layer of smog, creating a hazy backdrop across the city. Residents and visitors were seen navigating the streets and enjoying the seafront despite the haze. The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 113, indicating moderate air quality (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)

Mumbai’s air quality slipped into the ‘moderate’ category on Sunday morning, even as the city experienced clear, sunny weather with a light layer of smog. According to official data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 113. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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Mumbai’s air quality slipped into the ‘moderate’ category on Sunday morning, even as the city experienced clear, sunny weather with a light layer of smog. According to official data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 113. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
Residents enjoy the seafront at Chowpatty as thick smog blankets Mumbai skyline on Sunday evening

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Residents enjoy the seafront at Chowpatty as thick smog blankets Mumbai skyline on Sunday evening

Rising air pollution levels in the city have continued to be a cause for concern over the past few weeks

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Rising air pollution levels in the city have continued to be a cause for concern over the past few weeks

On Sunday evening, Mumbai’s air quality remained in the moderate category across most areas. Kandivali West reported 'good' AQI at 60

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On Sunday evening, Mumbai’s air quality remained in the moderate category across most areas. Kandivali West reported 'good' AQI at 60

A man kayaks in the Arabian Sea as Mumbai’s skyline is shrouded in smog at Chowpatty

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A man kayaks in the Arabian Sea as Mumbai’s skyline is shrouded in smog at Chowpatty

According to the Centre’s SAMEER app, moderate AQI levels can cause breathing discomfort for residents with lung conditions

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According to the Centre’s SAMEER app, moderate AQI levels can cause breathing discomfort for residents with lung conditions

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