Overview
- MPCB shut four ready-mix concrete plants and took action against 37 others, collecting Rs 1.87 crore for air pollution violations.
- The board set up four flying squads for Mumbai and two for Navi Mumbai, using 32 fixed stations and 22 mobile vans to trigger rapid inspections.
- BMC teams led by Additional Municipal Commissioner Avinash Dhakane inspected the bullet train and new high court sites, adjoining roads, and areas near schools to verify dust-control measures.
- Civic officials warned contractors of strict action for lapses, and recently halted bullet train work at BKC over non-compliance with anti-pollution norms.
- Air quality was uneven on Sunday, with Mumbai’s AQI at 132 overall and local readings of 221 in Kandivali West, 183 in Chembur, and 151 in Ghatkopar.