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