Global pollution crisis
Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata marked as highly polluted cities globally, according to Swiss air monitor IQAir. Mumbai's air consistently unhealthy, surpassing PM10 and PM2.5 national standards.
Vigilant measures
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) takes strict action against non-compliant RMC plants, deploying mobile air monitoring vans across Mumbai.
Health protection measures
Health advisories urge precautions like minimizing outdoor activity, using masks, and employing air purifiers at home to mitigate health risks posed by Mumbai's poor air quality.
International pollution hotspots
Global cities like Lahore, Beijing, and countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Iraq highlighted for high pollution levels, underscoring the widespread nature of the problem.
Critical areas
Specific areas in Mumbai, like Chembur, Andheri, and Navi Mumbai, exhibit moderate to poor air quality, demanding urgent pollution control measures.
Effective pollution controls
MPCB guidelines recommend halting garbage burning, enhancing road cleaning, and enforcing strict controls on industrial emissions during moderate to poor air quality.