Delhi Govt. taking all steps to reduce pollution :Rai
He emphasized the alarming rise in pollution levels, which have been exacerbated by stubble burning and other factors, with several areas recording very high AQI readings surpassing 400.
The air quality over Mumbai remained visibly poor for the third day as haze covered most parts of India’s commercial capital. Though the cloud cover subsided, people in the city woke up to a smog-filled city forcing a drop in visibility and a rise in breathing problems.
Air Quality Index (AQI) data at Bandra, Mumbai – MPCB station revealed that PM2.5 was at “very poor” status throughout the afternoon at Bandra. The index touched a maximum of 340 by 3 pm on Thursday, 8 February.
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PM10 was at severe level touching the maximum mark of 500 between 9 and 10 am.
A spike in particulate matter triggers respiratory illness on prolonged exposure and affects healthy people besides seriously impacting those with existing diseases. There was also a rise in the temperature.
People in Mumbai tweeted about the haze and poor air quality in the city:
Mumbai air today is way toxic. There’s a haze hanging low menacingly signalling an end of the world. Bombay your sea is not saving you anymore pic.twitter.com/gZFhOfnGRx
— Sharin Bhatti (@sharinbhatti) February 8, 2018
Mumbai air today is way toxic. There’s a haze hanging low menacingly signalling an end of the world. Bombay your sea is not saving you anymore pic.twitter.com/gZFhOfnGRx
— Sharin Bhatti (@sharinbhatti) February 8, 2018
Air pollution in #Mumbai has now reached ridiculous levels. I am still smelling of smoke on my clothes after being outdoors this morning. Its dangerous and something needs to be done. NOW!!!
— Rahul Puri (@rahulpuri) February 8, 2018
IMD said that poor air quality and the haze is because of suspension of dust particles in air over the city and suburbs, the heavy traffic on roads and construction work at several places.
According to Safar index, Mumbai’s overall AQI was 263. The air quality ranged from poor to very poor at Bhandup, Bandra Kurla Complex, Borivali, Navi Mumbai and Colaba. PM2.5 was above 300 in each of the locations.
The haze, however, didn’t affect the timings of the trains. Meteorological department says that the condition will improve by the evening of 9 February.
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