Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Mumbai Air Quality Improves, Cold Morning Affects Flights
Mumbai's air quality has gotten better and is now in the 'moderate' category.
People are happy about this, but they still want stricter rules to keep the air clean.
The city is also experiencing cool weather, which is affecting flights.
Some parts of Maharashtra are under a cold wave alert, but Mumbai is doing okay.
People are being asked to check the status of their flights because of the cold and hazy morning.
However, some areas like Wadala and Chembur still have poor air quality, so it's not perfect everywhere.
Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 86, categorized as 'moderate'.
Residents call for stricter regulations to further reduce air pollution.
Cool, calm conditions with moderate winds prevail in Mumbai.
Several parts of Maharashtra are under a cold wave alert.
Cold and hazy morning raises concerns about flight statuses.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Mumbai
- What
- Improvement in air quality and cold weather conditions
- When
- Wednesday morning
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Due to moderate winds and cooler temperatures
Residents and Authorities
Pollution Sources
Air Quality Improvement
Residents and Authorities
Residents and authorities are pleased with the improvement in air quality, which has reached the 'moderate' category.
Pollution Sources
Despite the overall improvement, pollution sources such as construction dust, vehicular emissions, and fine particulate matter continue to persist across the city.
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 86 (Moderate)
- Weather Conditions
- Cool, calm with moderate winds
- Temperature Range
- 17°C to 32°C
- Pollution Hotspots
- Wadala Truck Terminal (183, Poor), Chembur (123, Poor), Colaba (117, Poor), Deonar (98, Moderate)
- Suburban AQI
- Govandi (52, Moderate), Malad West (62, Moderate), Kandivali East (67, Moderate), Vile Parle West (68, Moderate), Jogeshwari (70, Moderate)
- Date
- Wednesday morning
- Cold Wave Alert
- Issued for several parts of Maharashtra
- City Affected
- Mumbai
Sources
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