The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai remained in the ‘moderate’ category, however, witnessed a drop in its reading from 149 to 135, early Monday, as per the Air Quality Early Warning System at 5:30 am.

The AQI in Mumbai is on a steady rise days after monsoon withdrawal, as per the detailed analysis of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10 — two of the worst pollutants present in the air.

In view of Diwali on October 21, it is anticipated that Mumbai’s air quality would plummet further owing to the bursting of firecrackers and slowing down of wind patterns due to setting in the winter season.

As per the Air Quality Early Warning System, at 201, the AQI was recorded to be in the ‘poor’ category in Kalamboli Navi Mumbai.

The AQI was recorded to be in the ‘moderate’ category in other ar

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