In Pics: Mumbai Records Moderate Air With AQI At 132; Smog Covers City

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Smog In Mumbai

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Bad Air Quality

[{"selector":"#anim-bc764398-b618-47fb-83f6-1f33c955e7d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Many parts of the financial capital were recorded to have terrible air quality. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

AQI At 132

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AQI Index

[{"selector":"#anim-3e071057-fae2-407f-b2ac-a2fef40c10cd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 25%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 0-50 is good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor and 401-450 is severe. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

AQI Over 200

[{"selector":"#anim-8edaf6ed-a767-47ad-8d00-2366188255b1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Though the average AQI of the city is at 132, many parts of the city like Sion and Mulund have AQI beyond 200. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Many Construction Sites

[{"selector":"#anim-f558315f-755c-45b4-a0a1-9f6a10299d49 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Officials say it is because of construction in Mumbai. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

6,000 Ongoing Projects

[{"selector":"#anim-cdd731dc-611e-4513-aec2-c2c870ae2fd8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-24.999998351731655%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] A BMC Official said that there are more than 6,000 construction projects currently underway in Mumbai. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Steps By Officials

[{"selector":"#anim-b3c3b7fe-7aea-466f-b55c-50a4e93d11ff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] If the air quality worsens, the BMC will halt all construction activities. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

[{"selector":"#anim-93666e71-d913-4953-b7fe-8501378f79fa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Have you witnessed the Mumbai smog? Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)