Maharashtra's capital witnessed poor air quality on Thursday morning, October 17, as smog was seen in several parts of the city. Netizens took to social media platforms to share visuals from surrounding areas in the city. It is also reported to have been warmer.
In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, buildings and skyscrapers were seen blurred as the weather dropped to heavy smog. The Mumbai Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has launched seven mobile vans to check the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) at regular intervals amid increasing air pollution.
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Air Pollution in Mumbai
The city's temperature for the day will be 28 degrees Celsius and lowest temperature will be 25 degrees Celsius and a high of 33 degrees Celsius. The humidity level stands at 78%, with a wind speed of 5.4 km/h.