At present, Mumbai has been struggling with poor air quality, making it difficult for residents to breathe. So, it has become important for officials to monitor the air to understand pollution levels across the city. For this, the BMC has decided to install five new air quality monitoring stations. Check out the locations below!
Mumbai To Install Five Air Quality Monitoring Stations
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to install new air quality monitoring stations across Mumbai. The areas to have monitoring stations are Mulund, Dadar, Goregaon, Charni Road and Santacruz. According to The Indian Express, this project is planned at a cost of ₹22 crore. This plan is already in motion and will become operational within six months.
Which Gardens Will Have Monitoring Stations?
- Raheja Garden, Goregaon
- Swami Muktanand Garden, Santacruz
- Pramod Mahajan Garden, Dadar
- SK Patil Garden, Charni Road
- CD Deshmukh Garden, Mulund
Mumbai already has 29 air quality monitoring stations. The BMC, MPCB and IITM monitor these stations and track pollution levels across the city. The data they collect is also shared on the CPCB’s national dashboard, called Sameer. Now, these new monitors will check pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide.
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Dadar, Charni Road & Mulund To Get Their First Monitoring Stations
Till now, Dadar, Charni Road and Mulund do not have any air quality monitoring stations. With the planned project, they will soon have them. However, the project is also facing some concerns. According to civic officials, gardens and open spaces are suitable locations. However, atmospheric scientist Gufran Beig, chair professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), has raised concerns about this decision.
He believes that trees and open spaces can affect airflow. This means they can influence how pollutants move and spread through the air, which may change the pollution readings. He also highlighted that World Meteorological Organisation guidelines recommend installing CAAQMS across different types of locations.
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FAQs
Where is Swami Muktanand Garden in Mumbai?
The Swami Muktanand Garden in Mumbai is located in Santacruz.
Where is Pramod Mahajan Garden located in Mumbai?
The Pramod Mahajan Garden in Mumbai is located in Dadar.
Why Mumbai's air quality is worsening?
Mumbai's air quality is worsening because of firecrackers, vehicles emission, and construction activities.
