Mumbai overtakes Delhi in worst AQI 

AQI Level:

Mumbai's Air Quality Index exceeded 300, indicating 'very poor' air quality as per SAFAR data.

Air Quality Index (AQI):

It offers real-time information on air quality's health impact and awareness

Contributors:

Dust from construction sites is a primary contributor to Mumbai's deteriorating air quality

La Niña Effect:

The La Niña phenomenon has elevated particulate matter levels along Mumbai's coast

Road Dust:

Dust particles from roads and construction debris-laden vehicles worsen air quality

Eateries' Cooking Oils

Use of unclean oils in eateries emits harmful pollutants, affecting air quality

Open Burning:

Garbage burning and industrial operations add to the city's air pollution woes

Mitigation Measures:

Proposed actions include site enclosure, smog guns, and covering debris-laden vehicles

Monitoring:

Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment (PRANA) cities monitors the implementation of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

Restaurant Inspection:

Task forces will identify and penalize eateries using unclean oils and fuels