MAHARASHTRA POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board: 16-hour exposure to foul air harmful; doctors say even 1 hour bad

As per CPCB, Mumbai's average AQI on Monday was 184, indicating a ‘moderate' level of pollution. But MPCB and BMC data showed that at least four areas—Colaba, Malad West (both 239), Sewri (213) and BKC (205)—slipped into the ‘poor' air category. Even moderate pollution levels can cause breathing difficulties in people with lung/heart disease, children and older adults.