Mumbai Air Quality Remains Poor, City Ranked 313th Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Mumbai's air quality remains a concern today, with the city recording a Poor Air Quality Index (AQI) of 117, according to the aqi.in. The primary pollutants contributing to this rating are PM10 and PM2.5, with the levels standing at 122 µg/m³ and 57 µg/m³, respectively.

Currently, Mumbai holds the 313th rank among the most polluted cities in the world. The AQI level in Mumbai is the same as that in the rest of Maharashtra, with no significant difference.

Breakdown Of Pollution Levels

PM10: The PM10 level exceeds the safe limit and can cause discomfort, particularly for sensitive groups.
PM2.5: PM2.5 particles are smaller and more harmful when inhaled, though they fall in the moderate range.

Major Air Pollutants In Mumbai

The major air pollutants in Mumbai are as follows:

• PM2.5 (Particulate Matter): The concentration is 57 µg/m³.
• PM10 (Particulate Matter): The level is 122 µg/m³.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO): The concentration stands at 425 ppb.
• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): The level is 6 ppb.
• Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): The concentration is 18 ppb.
• Ozone (O3): The level is 14 ppb.

AQI Categories: What Do They Mean?

• Good (0-50): Air quality poses little or no risk.
• Moderate (51-100): Air quality is acceptable, but sensitive groups may experience minor discomfort.
• Poor (101-200): Prolonged exposure may affect sensitive individuals.
• Unhealthy (201-300): Everyone may experience health effects, with sensitive groups more severely impacted.
• Severe (301-400): Health warnings are triggered.
• Hazardous (401+): Emergency conditions; everyone may experience health effects.

AQI Level Across Mumbai

Here are the air quality conditions for various locations in Mumbai:

Here is the air quality status for various locations in Mumbai:

• The air quality in Bandra is poor, with an AQI of 124.
• Bandra East has poor air quality, with an AQI of 115.
• The air quality at Bandra Kurla Complex is poor, with an AQI of 120.
• Borivali East also has poor air quality, with an AQI of 113.
• Borivali East MPCB has moderate air quality, with an AQI of 89.
• The air quality at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is poor, with an AQI of 132.
• Colaba experiences poor air quality, with an AQI of 107.
• Deonar has poor air quality, with an AQI of 113.
• The air quality at Juhu is moderate, with an AQI of 99.
• Khindipada Bhandup West has moderate air quality, with an AQI of 100.
• Kurla has poor air quality, with an AQI of 123.
• Mahape experiences poor air quality, with an AQI of 121.
• Malad has poor air quality, with an AQI of 114.
• Mazgaon has poor air quality, with an AQI of 103.
• The air quality at the Mumbai US Consulate is poor, with an AQI of 132.
• Navy Nagar Colaba has poor air quality, with an AQI of 110.
• Nerul has poor air quality, with an AQI of 122.
• NMMc Airoli has poor air quality, with an AQI of 117.
• Powai experiences poor air quality, with an AQI of 177.
• Siddharth Nagar Worli has poor air quality, with an AQI of 103.
• Sion has poor air quality, with an AQI of 127.
• Vasai West has poor air quality, with an AQI of 112.
• Vile Parle West has moderate air quality, with an AQI of 99.
• Vile Speaks West has poor air quality, with an AQI of 126.
• The air quality in Worli is poor, with an AQI of 117.

Weather In Mumbai

The weather in Mumbai is currently overcast, with a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. The humidity level stands at 45 per cent, while the wind speed is 15 kilometres per hour.