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Fog engulfs Mumbai`s Girgaon Chowpatty, air quality in `moderate` category

Updated On: 22 December, 2023 11:18 AM IST | ronak mastakar

A layer of fog engulfed Mumbai`s Girgaon Chowpatty on Friday morning. (Pics/Satej Shinde)

A layer of fog engulfed Mumbai`s Girgaon Chowpatty on Friday morning. (Pics/Satej Shinde)

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A layer of fog engulfed Mumbai`s Girgaon Chowpatty on Friday morning. (Pics/Satej Shinde)

Mumbai`s air quality was in the `moderate` category on Friday morning

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Mumbai`s air quality was in the `moderate` category on Friday morning

The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered `good`, 100 to 200 `moderate`, 200 to 300 `poor`, 300 to 400 `very poor` and from 400 to 500 or above `severe`

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The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered `good`, 100 to 200 `moderate`, 200 to 300 `poor`, 300 to 400 `very poor` and from 400 to 500 or above `severe`

According to the Central Pollution Control Board`s SAMEER app, Mumbai`s air quality continued to be `moderate` with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 171 at 9.30 am

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board`s SAMEER app, Mumbai`s air quality continued to be `moderate` with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 171 at 9.30 am

The main causes of air pollution in Mumbai are waste burning, industrial activity, construction dust, and vehicle emissions. These sources emit fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) into the atmosphere, which has the ability to enter the lungs deeply and result in heart problems, respiratory disorders, and other health issues

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The main causes of air pollution in Mumbai are waste burning, industrial activity, construction dust, and vehicle emissions. These sources emit fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) into the atmosphere, which has the ability to enter the lungs deeply and result in heart problems, respiratory disorders, and other health issues

The SAMEER App dashboard on Friday showed Worli`s AQI as 135 and Borivali`s AQI as 90. Sewri`s AQI was in `poor` category at 222. While Powai`s AQI and Mazgaon`s AQI were in the `moderate` category at 123 and 161, respectively

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The SAMEER App dashboard on Friday showed Worli`s AQI as 135 and Borivali`s AQI as 90. Sewri`s AQI was in `poor` category at 222. While Powai`s AQI and Mazgaon`s AQI were in the `moderate` category at 123 and 161, respectively

Meanwhile, Colaba`s AQI was in the `moderate` category at 108

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Meanwhile, Colaba`s AQI was in the `moderate` category at 108

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in their daily forecast for the city and surrounding areas, said that the sky will remain clear today

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in their daily forecast for the city and surrounding areas, said that the sky will remain clear today

The maximum temperature is likely to be around 32 degrees Celsius. While the minimum temperature is likely to be around 23 degrees Celsius

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The maximum temperature is likely to be around 32 degrees Celsius. While the minimum temperature is likely to be around 23 degrees Celsius

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