Mumbai: Mumbai began its Monday with clear blue skies, cool breezes and a refreshing winter nip, but the pleasant weather was overshadowed by a dense layer of smog that settled over the city. Despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting clear skies and temperatures between 19°C and 32°C, the worsening pollution quickly became the dominant feature of the day. Visibility dipped across several areas and the city’s morning calm was replaced by unease as residents stepped out to find the air thick and acrid.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Mumbai city wakes up to a layer of haze this morning. Visuals around Bandra Reclamation.

CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) claims that the AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is at 125, which has been categorised as moderate. pic.twitter.c

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