Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Air Quality Deteriorates in Mumbai
Mumbai's air quality has gotten worse.
The city is covered in a thick haze, making it hard to see clearly.
This has caused problems for people driving and for flights taking off and landing.
The air quality number, called AQI, is now 144, which is not good but not the worst.
Experts say this happened quickly after a brief improvement following some rain.
People are having a hard time because of the bad air and low visibility.
Mumbai's AQI has deteriorated to 144, classified as 'Moderate'.
The city is experiencing reduced visibility due to a thick haze.
The deterioration has caused disruptions in traffic and flight operations.
This marks a quick reversal from the brief improvement seen after recent rain.
Residents are grappling with the sudden increase in pollution levels.
- Who
- Residents and commuters in Mumbai
- What
- Deterioration in air quality index (AQI)
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Due to a sharp increase in pollution levels
- Current AQI
- 144 (Moderate)
- Previous AQI
- Not specified (improved after rain)
- Visibility
- Reduced due to haze
- Impact on Traffic
- Disruptions due to low visibility
- Impact on Flights
- Disruptions in flight operations
Sources
Delhi AQI Improves, Air Quality Now Just 'Poor'; Check Area-Wise AQI, Flight Advisory, Weather Forecast
Delhi AQI Remains 'Poor' As Dense Smog Reduces Visibility; IGI Flights Under Cat III
Delhi AQI remains ‘poor’ in morning, shallow fog observed
Delhi shrouded in smog and fog, AQI remains ‘Poor
Cold wave persists in Delhi-NCR as air quality remains ‘poor’; fog delays several flights
Sonia Gandhi Admitted to Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital - Is It Pollution-Related?
Delhi Shivers Through Coldest Spell Of The Season, IMD Forecasts No Relief From Cold Wave
Mumbai Chokes as Air Quality Slips, Low Visibility Hits Traffic, Flight Ops — Check Area-wise AQI Today
