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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai shrouded in smog as air quality turns unhealthy

Updated On: 28 December, 2025 06:26 PM IST | Divya Nair

Smog has enveloped large parts of Mumbai as air pollution levels worsened on Sunday. The air quality index (AQI) reached 132 citywide, placing the metropolis in the ‘unhealthy’ category. Despite relatively cool weather, pollution has remained a major concern, affecting residents across the city (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)  

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Smog blankets Mahim area as Mumbai’s air quality deteriorates. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
Smog blankets Mahim area as Mumbai’s air quality deteriorates. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
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The decline was most pronounced in the Bandra Kurla Complex, which recorded an AQI of 152

The decline was most pronounced in the Bandra Kurla Complex, which recorded an AQI of 152

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Other areas also reported elevated pollution levels, including Ghatkopar (144), Kandivali West (131), Colaba (107), Powai (132) and Deonar (140), indicating that pollution was widespread rather than confined to isolated pockets

Other areas also reported elevated pollution levels, including Ghatkopar (144), Kandivali West (131), Colaba (107), Powai (132) and Deonar (140), indicating that pollution was widespread rather than confined to isolated pockets

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) advisory, ‘moderate’ AQI could cause breathing discomfort to citizens with lung disorders, asthma, and heart disease while ‘poor’ AQI is likely to create breathing discomfort to most people due to prolonged exposure

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) advisory, ‘moderate’ AQI could cause breathing discomfort to citizens with lung disorders, asthma, and heart disease while ‘poor’ AQI is likely to create breathing discomfort to most people due to prolonged exposure

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Meanwhile, on Sunday, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out site inspections on Sunday in K East Ward (Andheri) and H East Ward (Bandra East). The civic body said the purpose of the visit was to ensure effective implementation of the ongoing preventive measures to maintain healthy air quality in Mumbai

Meanwhile, on Sunday, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out site inspections on Sunday in K East Ward (Andheri) and H East Ward (Bandra East). The civic body said the purpose of the visit was to ensure effective implementation of the ongoing preventive measures to maintain healthy air quality in Mumbai

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During the inspection, officials checked that water was being sprayed regularly to prevent dust, green nets were covering construction materials, materials were properly covered during transport, and roads were being cleaned mechanically. Authorities were instructed to take special care around schools and densely populated localities

During the inspection, officials checked that water was being sprayed regularly to prevent dust, green nets were covering construction materials, materials were properly covered during transport, and roads were being cleaned mechanically. Authorities were instructed to take special care around schools and densely populated localities

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