Mumbai: To tackle recurring air and dust pollution in the city, the BMC is set to resume its road-washing drive from next month. As part of this short-term pollution mitigation strategy, 377 major roads covering a total stretch of 677 kilometers across Mumbai will be cleaned regularly using water tankers over a three-month period.

The initiative, aimed at improving air quality during the winter months when pollution levels typically spike is estimated to cost around Rs 8 crore.

Measures Against Pollution

Mumbai’s air quality typically worsens between October and March, driven by a combination of weather conditions, increased construction activity, road dust, and vehicular emissions. To combat this, the BMC has issued directives mandating all construction sites to adhere to a 28-point g

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