As concerns over air quality persist across major cities, Mumbai finds itself in the 'moderate' category, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 130, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India) at 1 pm.

Breaking down the city's AQI further, various locations reported distinct readings. BKC Kalanagar recorded 172, Navi Mumbai at 174, Andheri at 114, Borivali at 170, and Colaba at 109. These variations indicate localized differences in air quality within the city.