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IN PHOTOS: Massive dust rises in Mumbai's Khar during building demolition

Updated On: 06 April, 2026 08:08 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Massive dust was seen rising at a street in Khar West area of Mumbai on Monday as an old building was being demolished for redevelopment. PICS/SHADAB KHAN

Massive dust was seen rising at a street in Khar West area of Mumbai on Monday as an old building was being demolished for redevelopment. PICS/SHADAB KHAN

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Massive dust was seen rising at a street in Khar West area of Mumbai on Monday as an old building was being demolished for redevelopment. PICS/SHADAB KHAN
<p>The redevelopment projects in parts of Mumbai are on the rise lately, reportedly leading sources of air pollution</p>

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The redevelopment projects in parts of Mumbai are on the rise lately, reportedly leading sources of air pollution

<p>Meanwhile, the city&rsquo;s air quality remained in the satisfactory category on Monday</p>

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Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remained in the satisfactory category on Monday

<p>As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52 on Monday morning, indicating minimal impact, though sensitive individuals may experience minor breathing discomfort.</p>

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As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52 on Monday morning, indicating minimal impact, though sensitive individuals may experience minor breathing discomfort.

<p>The Mumbai civic body has set strict guidelines for construction activites in the city</p>

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The Mumbai civic body has set strict guidelines for construction activites in the city

<p>Earlier, the BMC had also taken strict action against violations during construction activities those were found contributing to Mumbai's air pollution</p>

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Earlier, the BMC had also taken strict action against violations during construction activities those were found contributing to Mumbai's air pollution

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