Mumbai too under haze like Delhi as post-Diwali air worsens
Mumbai. After Diwali, the impact of air pollution has begun to show clearly in two of the country’s major metros, Delhi and Mumbai. While a thick blanket of haze has covered the sky and major buildings in Delhi, Mumbai’s air quality has also been affected. Images from both cities reflect the seriousness of pollution and changing environmental conditions.
Air turned very poor in Delhi. On the day after Diwali, November 9, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at around 370. In several areas, it crossed 400, which falls in the severe category. Dense haze was visible around India Gate, Kartavya Path and Rashtrapati Bhavan. Low visibility also caused difficulties for motorists and pedestrians on the roads. In the capital, smoke from firecrackers is combining with existing vehicle emissions, dust from construction activity and smoke from stubble burning, increasing pollution.
Pollution also affected Mumbai. Mumbai did not witness haze as widespread as Delhi, but a sharp rise in pollution was recorded due to firecrackers on Diwali night. In some areas, the level of fine particles increased significantly. On the morning of November 10, the city’s AQI was recorded at around 170, lower than Delhi’s, but concern over air quality remains.
Images showed the difference in pollution. The images from Delhi and Mumbai clearly show the difference in the condition of the two cities. In Delhi, the haze was denser and more widespread, while in Mumbai the impact of pollution was visible in different localities. According to experts, along with firecrackers, weather, wind speed, vehicle smoke and local pollution sources also affect air quality. In such a situation, pollution-control measures are necessary not only after festivals but throughout the year.
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