16 November,2023 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai air pollution: A drive against vehicles causing air pollution in the city has been organised by the Mumbai Traffic Police on Thursday, an official said.
According to the police, the Traffic Control Branch of Mumbai Police has organised a special event at the Traffic Police Headquarters in Worli, Mumbai, on November 16. The event is a part of the "Drive against vehicles causing Air Pollution" campaign, and all media friends are requested to attend.
An official said, the event aims to raise awareness about the impact of air pollution caused by vehicles and the need to take measures to reduce it. The Mumbai Traffic Police has also been working to ensure that the city's roads are safe and free from pollution. The event is an opportunity to showcase their efforts and encourage people to take responsibility for their actions.
The official said that the event will be held at the Traffic Police Headquarters at Sir Pochakhaneala Road in Worli area of Mumbai, and will begin at 4:30 pm.
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Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai on Thursday was reported to be in the 'moderate' category.
The AQI data mapped by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), further revealed that of the total 22 stations in Mumbai - BKC, Byculla, Kandivali, Bandra (E), Malad (W), Shivaji Nagar areas reported 'poor' air quality on November 16 with AQI at 241, 204, 253, 251, 207 and 227 respectively.
The minimum temperature in Mumbai on Thursday is likely to be 25 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 32 degrees Celsius.
As per the SAMEER app, Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 172, in the 'moderate' category, around 9.05 a.m. Further, Navi Mumbai and Thane also reported 'moderate' air quality category with AQI at 156 and 171.
The data further reveals that the most prominent pollutant in Mumbai is PM 2.5 and PM10. While the most prominent pollutant in Thane is PM10.
The most prominent pollutant in Navi Mumbai is PM 10. While, overall Navi Mumbai's AQI stands in 'moderate' category, Nerul and Kalamboli areas reported 'poor' air quality with AQI at 208, and 228 respectively.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
