Mumbai Halts Construction in Areas with Poor Air Quality

The BMC enforces GRAP-IV measures to combat pollution, suspending work in zones where AQI exceeds 200.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stopped all construction activities in Byculla and Borivali East due to consistently poor air quality levels exceeding an AQI of 200.
Developers are required to implement 28-point environmental management plans, including dust control measures, air quality monitoring, and water spraying, to mitigate pollution.
Non-compliance with the new directives will result in legal action under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, including potential police complaints.
The BMC has also suspended new trenching permissions and mandated stricter regulations for ready-mix concrete plants in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Despite some areas reporting improved AQI due to stronger winds, the BMC continues to monitor air quality closely and expand restrictions as necessary.