'As breeze from Arabian Sea improves, smog will go away from Mumbai'

MUMBAI: With city's AQI worsening, meteorologists are closely tracking weather parameters to predict potential improvements in air quality.

Chief of Mumbai Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Sunil Kamble, said the phenomenon of collision of winds over Maharashtra has resulted in drizzle and hail in some parts of northern Maharashtra and that the entire interaction was shifting towards Madhya Pradesh.

"As breeze from the Arabian sea improves, the smog will go away," he said, pointing out that visibility improved to 2km on Sat from the earlier 1km kilometer recorded on Thu and Fri.

Mumbai also witnessed a rise in humidity and temperature, indicating that the situation may improve as breeze from the Arabian sea may blow away polluted air.

Until then, residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions, elderly, and children, have been advised to follow the prescribed health guidelines for their safety and well-being.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued stringent guidelines to curb dust pollution caused by construction activities. These measures are a critical step toward improving Mumbai's air quality and ensuring sustainable urban development.

The new guidelines outline immediate actions to control dust, monitor construction activities, manage debris, and regulate vehicle transport at MMRDA project sites. The initiative underscores the authority's commitment to addressing environmental concerns while continuing its developmental efforts.

To ensure strict compliance, MMRDA has introduced a robust penalty structure. Non-compliance will attract fines starting from Rs 5 lakh for the first instance, escalating to Rs 20 lakh and work suspension for repeated violations.

CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the significance of the initiative, stating, "MMR's development must align with our environmental priorities. These measures reaffirm our dedication to building a sustainable and healthy urban ecosystem."


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