<p>Mumbai: Mumbai’s PM2.5 level of 36.1 μg/m3 is much lower than Delhi’s 107 μg/m3 but still represents a concerning increase from 35.2 μg/m3 in 2019.</p><p>Coinciding with the sixth anniversary of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), a report by Respirer Living Sciences highlights a concerning trend in Mumbai's air quality.</p><p>According to a report Towards Clear Skies 2025 using data from the AtlasAQ Platform, Mumbai’s rise in PM2.5 underscores the need for targeted measures to reverse this trend.</p>.<p>“Mumbai’s increasing pollution levels reflect the challenges of urban expansion, vehicular density, and localised industrial emissions. It’s crucial to address these issues now to prevent a steeper rise in pollution,” said Ronak Sutaria, Founder of Respirer Living Sciences.</p>.Air pollution in Mumbai: Minister Pankaja Munde chairs meeting to tackle situation.<p>Among metropolitan cities, Mumbai’s air quality is better than Delhi's but worse than Bengaluru's (33.0 μg/m3) and Chennai's (29.5 μg/m3), reflecting the need for regional improvements.</p><p>“While Mumbai’s air quality remains better than many cities, the upward trend is a red flag that demands immediate action,” added Sutaria.</p><p>In 2024, Mumbai's air quality showed a concerning 2.6 per cent increase in PM2.5 levels compared to 2019, with an annual average of 36.1 μg/m3, placing the city in the "Moderate" pollution category. While Mumbai performs significantly better than heavily polluted cities like Delhi (107 μg/m3), localised challenges continue to drive pollution levels upward.</p><p>Industrial activities, port operations, and heavy vehicular traffic resulted in Mumbai's elevated PM2.5 levels, with frequent daily averages exceeding 50 μg/m3.</p>
<p>Mumbai: Mumbai’s PM2.5 level of 36.1 μg/m3 is much lower than Delhi’s 107 μg/m3 but still represents a concerning increase from 35.2 μg/m3 in 2019.</p><p>Coinciding with the sixth anniversary of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), a report by Respirer Living Sciences highlights a concerning trend in Mumbai's air quality.</p><p>According to a report Towards Clear Skies 2025 using data from the AtlasAQ Platform, Mumbai’s rise in PM2.5 underscores the need for targeted measures to reverse this trend.</p>.<p>“Mumbai’s increasing pollution levels reflect the challenges of urban expansion, vehicular density, and localised industrial emissions. It’s crucial to address these issues now to prevent a steeper rise in pollution,” said Ronak Sutaria, Founder of Respirer Living Sciences.</p>.Air pollution in Mumbai: Minister Pankaja Munde chairs meeting to tackle situation.<p>Among metropolitan cities, Mumbai’s air quality is better than Delhi's but worse than Bengaluru's (33.0 μg/m3) and Chennai's (29.5 μg/m3), reflecting the need for regional improvements.</p><p>“While Mumbai’s air quality remains better than many cities, the upward trend is a red flag that demands immediate action,” added Sutaria.</p><p>In 2024, Mumbai's air quality showed a concerning 2.6 per cent increase in PM2.5 levels compared to 2019, with an annual average of 36.1 μg/m3, placing the city in the "Moderate" pollution category. While Mumbai performs significantly better than heavily polluted cities like Delhi (107 μg/m3), localised challenges continue to drive pollution levels upward.</p><p>Industrial activities, port operations, and heavy vehicular traffic resulted in Mumbai's elevated PM2.5 levels, with frequent daily averages exceeding 50 μg/m3.</p>