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IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars enjoy a cool Friday evening amid hazy skies

Updated On: 27 December, 2024 06:44 PM IST | Divya Nair

Revellers flocked some of the famous hangout spots in Mumbai to usher in the weekend despite haze and smog covering the city's skyline (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE, NIMESH DAVE, and ANURAG AHIRE)

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Pic/Atul Kamble
Pic/Atul Kamble
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Haze covers Mumbai's skyline at Marine Drive    

Haze covers Mumbai's skyline at Marine Drive    

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Mumbai's AQI remained in the moderate category at 152

Mumbai's AQI remained in the moderate category at 152

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However, in south Mumbai, several places recorded an AQI above 200, which is 'poor' category of air quality

However, in south Mumbai, several places recorded an AQI above 200, which is 'poor' category of air quality

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Kids play cricket in Dadar

Kids play cricket in Dadar

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The visibility was poor at Dadar Shivaji Park

The visibility was poor at Dadar Shivaji Park

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Meanwhile, as air pollution levels continue to rise in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revised guidelines issued last year for construction sites

Meanwhile, as air pollution levels continue to rise in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revised guidelines issued last year for construction sites

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In Bandra, revellers enjoy the sea at Carter Road 

In Bandra, revellers enjoy the sea at Carter Road 

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Bandra recorded an AQI of 153

Bandra recorded an AQI of 153

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The city has been experiencing haze and smog for the past few days

The city has been experiencing haze and smog for the past few days

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According to IMD, the hazy conditions will continue for the next 48 hours

According to IMD, the hazy conditions will continue for the next 48 hours

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In the western suburbs, Kandivali, Malad and Borivali were also covered in haze

In the western suburbs, Kandivali, Malad and Borivali were also covered in haze

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Borivali recorded an AQI of 206 while Kandivali West and East remained in the moderate category at 146 and 117, respectively 

Borivali recorded an AQI of 206 while Kandivali West and East remained in the moderate category at 146 and 117, respectively 

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In Malad, the AQI was in the poor category at 264

In Malad, the AQI was in the poor category at 264

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BMC said sensor-based air pollution monitoring systems will be installed at all construction project work sites and immediate action to be taken if pollution levels are detected above the limit

BMC said sensor-based air pollution monitoring systems will be installed at all construction project work sites and immediate action to be taken if pollution levels are detected above the limit

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