Mumbai's AQI has worsened, reaching "poor" levels in areas like Mulund. The withdrawal of monsoon, low winds, and construction dust have contributed to this, with experts predicting further decline as winter approaches.

For the past few months, Mumbai has been facing air pollution worse than Delhi. Data from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that since November 2022, the majority of the days witnessed ‘poor’ AQI.