Overview
- Real-time monitoring at 8:54 am on January 11 showed a citywide AQI of 191 under the US AQI system, placing conditions in the unhealthy range.
- Fine particulates dominated the pollution mix, with PM2.5 at 111 µg/m3 and PM10 at 137 µg/m3, both exceeding recommended limits.
- On January 10 the overall AQI stood at 205, with severe local hotspots including Chembur at 349, Kurla at 318, Sewri West at 315, Versova at 315, and Wadala East at 312.
- Clear skies, cool winter conditions, moderate winds, and no rainfall limited dispersion and kept pollutants trapped near the surface.
- Doctors advised children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions to limit outdoor exposure, avoid busy roads, keep windows closed during peak traffic, use masks, and consider indoor air purifiers.