As winter sets in, the BMC is making another effort to relocate air quality monitoring units installed by SAFAR to measure pollution levels. A meeting, scheduled soon according to SAFAR officials’ availability, aims to address this. When city monitoring units displayed higher pollution last year, the MPCB flagged the issue to SAFAR, urging relocation from traffic-heavy spots. Despite attempts in January and February 2023, no resolution was reached.

SAFAR set up nine monitoring units in BMC’s jurisdiction, situated in areas prone to traffic-related emissions, not reflecting accurate pollution levels as per MPCB’s concerns. The monitors are located at BKC, Chembur, Worli, Colaba, Bhandup, Andheri, Borivli, Malad, and Mazgaon. With changing pollution levels, the BMC seeks to relocate these installations, prompting an upcoming meeting.