Maharashtra: 1,219 industrial units categorised as 'most polluting' in Raigad

As many as 1219 out of 3393 industries in Maharashtras Raigad are found to be the most polluting in the district an official said on Monday reported the PTIAs per a report recently published by the finance and statistics department of the administration 1219 industries are causing the maximum pollution in the region the official said as per the PTIHe said that the industries have been classified into four categories red orange green and white based on the emission levelsOf 1870 factories in Panvel 704 are in the red category followed by Khalapur with 249 the official saidHe added that the Poladpur has only 11 industrial units and none are in the red categoryAs per the government norms such industrial units are penalised first and asked to stop productionPower and water supply are disconnected if they dont stop production and a closure notice is served the official saidAir quality in MumbaiMeanwhile Mumbai is reportedly grappling with an air quality crisis As of Monday December 18 the citys Air Quality Index Air Quality Index has soared past 100 falling into the moderate category The citys Air Quality Index was recorded at 136 as per the data by the SAMEER App by the Central Board of Pollution ControlAccording to the SAMEER app several areas across the city were in the moderate category except two The two exceptions were Bandra Kurla Complex and MulundThe data collated showed that BKCs air quality was poor with an Air Quality Index of 216 while Mulunds air was satisfactory with an Air Quality Index of 98Nearby Thane city recorded moderate air quality as well with an Air Quality Index of 126 simultaneously Navi Mumbai reported moderate air with an Air Quality Index of 124 The Vashi Nerul and Mahape nodes recorded satisfactory air quality Their Air Quality Index were 84 88 and 96 respectivelyAn Air Quality Index 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 severeThe major pollutant according to data was PM25 Exposure to high levels of air pollution particularly PM25 fine particulate matter smaller than 25 micrometres in diameter can have detrimental health consequences The tiny particles can lodge deep in the lungs and bloodstream leading to respiratory problems and cardiovascular diseasesThe Maharashtra government has acknowledged the urgency of the situation and has implemented a graded response action plan based on Air Quality Index levels This plan includes restrictions on construction activities industrial emissions and the use of certain types of fuelswith PTI inputs