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Haze of smog obscures Mumbai skyscrapers; AQI recorded in 'poor' category
Updated On: 07 November, 2023 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The skyline in Mumbai remained obscured by a haze of smog, with air quality classified as 'Moderate' early on Tuesday. The cityscape, including skyscrapers, buildings, and residential areas, was veiled in a thick layer of smoke and fog

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The skyline in Mumbai remained obscured by a haze of smog, with air quality classified as 'Moderate' early on Tuesday. The cityscape, including skyscrapers, buildings, and residential areas, was veiled in a thick layer of smoke and fog.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) for Mumbai was at 159 at 1 pm, falling under the 'Moderate' category. However, specific areas showed higher pollution levels, with Colaba recording an index of 201 (considered 'Poor'). Other areas, such as Malad, Bandra, Boriavali, Worli, Kalanagar, Chembur, Andheri, and Navi Mumbai, varied in their AQI readings. Air quality index at 1 pm in Colaba was recorded at 201 which falls under 'Poor' category. in Malad it was recorded at 200 in Bandra, 233 in Bandra, 118 in Boriavali, 147 in Colaba and 83 in Worli, Kalanagar it was 228. In Chembur it was 302, in Andheri at 125 and in Navi Mumbai it was recorded at 149.


