Day after Diwali, Mumbai’s AQI jumps to 171. Eight areas cross into ‘poor’
Mumbai experienced a haze the morning after Diwali, with eight locations recording 'poor' air quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) dashboard. The city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 171 at 9 am on Monday, considered 'moderate' and unhealthy for vulnerable groups. This represents a 28% increase from the previous year's AQI of 134 on the same day.
The rapid rise in AQI occurred quickly, with the city's AQI dropping to 131 on Sunday afternoon, its lowest on Diwali day in four years. The increase can be attributed to the widespread use of firecrackers, which release PM2.5 particles, the main pollutant in these locations. Eight areas, including Bandra East, Bandra Kurla Complex, and Sewri, recorded the worst readings, with AQI levels reaching 265.
The BMC deployed mist-spraying and water-sprinkling vans throughout the night to combat the pollution.
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