The rain that occurred in Mumbai on the evening of Tuesday, October 21 has played a big role in cleaning the air of the city. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), today (Wednesday) morning, the air quality index (AQI) of Mumbai has been recorded at 134, which falls in the ‘moderate’ category. The improvement in Mumbai’s air is a big relief, as the AQI had reached 211 on Tuesday after Diwali, which was in the ‘poor’ category.
According to CPCB data, on Tuesday Mumbai The air quality was even worse in some areas. The AQI at the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) station in Colaba had reached 341, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), this rain has been caused by the trough (low pressure area) in easterly winds at lower levels in Maharashtra, excess moisture and high temperatures. These conditions increased thunderstorm activity over Konkan and interior Maharashtra and helped clean the city’s air.
AQI of many areas is satisfactory
After the rain, the air quality at many places in Mumbai improved and breathable air quality was recorded. However, even after the rain on Tuesday night, the sound of firecrackers was heard at some places but still, on Wednesday morning, the AQI of IITM at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) was recorded at 227 (poor category), while Maharashtra pollution Control Board (MPCB) measured AQI 99 at the same location, which falls in the ‘satisfactory’ category. Similarly, the AQI of IITM in Borivali East was 165, while MPCB recorded 99.
According to MPCB data, AQI was 98 in Colaba, 124 in Chembur, 152 in Mulund and 113 in Kherwadi (Bandra East). Whereas, according to IITM data, AQI was recorded at 198 in Navy Nagar, 185 in Malad West, 155 in Deonar and 84 in Bhandup West. According to CPCB, AQI levels from 0 to 50 are considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, 401 to 450 ‘severe’ and above 450 ‘severe plus’.
rain alert in mumbai
Season According to the forecast of the department, there is a possibility of rain in Maharashtra for the next two-three days. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert of storm and rain. Let us tell you that on Tuesday also light to moderate rain was recorded in many parts of the state including Mumbai, which has given relief to the people of Mumbai from pollution after Diwali.
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