07 November,2023 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai on Tuesday was reported to be in the 'moderate' category, as per the SAMEER app; the AQI stood at 178 at 9 am.
According to the data mapped by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), out of a total of 22 stations across Mumbai, BKC, Sion, Deonar, Malad, Kherwadi areas reported 'poor' air quality with AQI at 238, 227, 275, 239, 221, 252 respectively, Meanwhile, Worli recorded a 'satisfactory' air quality with AQI at 98.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department stated that the minimum temperature in Mumbai on Tuesday is likely to be 24 degrees Celcius and the maximum temperature is likely to settle at 36 degrees Celcius.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Thane was 199 putting its air quality in the 'moderate' category; while Navi Mumbai reported 'poor' quality with AQI at 237.
The data further reveals that the most prominent pollutant in Mumbai is PM 2.5 and PM10. While the most prominent pollutant in Thane is PM10.
The most prominent pollutant in Navi Mumbai is PM 2.5 and PM 10. While, overall Navi Mumbai's AQI stands in 'poor' category, Mahpe and Taloja areas reported 'moderate' air quality with AQI at 156 and 186 respectively.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
