IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars are breathing worst air ever, reveals BMC report

Updated On: 03 October, 2023 02:33 PM IST | Anagha Sawant

The latest environmental report by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reveals alarming findings, showcasing elevated pollution levels compared to previous years in Mumbai. Read Mid-day special report by Sameer Surve 

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<p>As per the BMC`s Environment Status Report (ESR) of 2022-23 published on September 18, the average Particulate Matter (PM) 10 level was at 99 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM2.5 levels stood at 58 micrograms per cubic metre</p>

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As per the BMC`s Environment Status Report (ESR) of 2022-23 published on September 18, the average Particulate Matter (PM) 10 level was at 99 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM2.5 levels stood at 58 micrograms per cubic metre

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Central Pollution Control guidelines mandate that PM10 and PM2.5 levels should not exceed 60 and 40 micrograms per cubic metre, respectively

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The Bandra Kurla Junction is the most polluted area among the nine air quality monitoring stations in Mumbai

<p>For three of the past four years, the average pollution level has been high in Mumbai`s BKC area. During 2022-23, the yearly average PM10 level was recorded at 121 micrograms per cubic metre</p>

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For three of the past four years, the average pollution level has been high in Mumbai`s BKC area. During 2022-23, the yearly average PM10 level was recorded at 121 micrograms per cubic metre

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"Mumbai is currently undergoing redevelopment, which is the main cause for the higher PM,” said a BMC official

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