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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)


Haze covers Mumbai's skyline at Marine Drive

Mumbai's AQI remained in the moderate category at 152

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

Kids play cricket in Dadar

The visibility was poor at Dadar Shivaji Park

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

In Bandra, revellers enjoy the sea at Carter Road

Bandra recorded an AQI of 153

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

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

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

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

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

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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