Mumbai benefits from the Arabian Sea breeze but still battles vehicular exhaust, port activity, and construction dust. Humidity often keeps pollutants lingering over low-lying suburbs.
Key Pollution Drivers
Continuous traffic along the Eastern and Western Express Highways
Cargo handling, ship emissions, and industrial activity around the Mumbai Port and Trombay
Large-scale real estate and infrastructure construction releasing fine dust
Seasonal Patterns
Pre-monsoon months record elevated ozone during sunny afternoons with light winds
Sea breezes dilute pollutants in early evenings, while overnight calm elevates particulate matter
Monsoon rainfall cleanses the air but building projects can reintroduce dust once showers recede
Station Highlights
Station-level information will appear once the network shares live readings.
Pollutant Breakdown
Pollutant-level information will populate when stations share detailed readings.
Health Advisory
Asthmatics should schedule outdoor exercise near the seafront when breezes are strongest
Keep vehicle air on recirculation while commuting through under-construction zones
Monitor AQI in the extended suburbs where dust levels can exceed island city averages
Local Actions & Resources
Use local trains or metro for cross-town commutes to reduce road congestion
Support ward-level campaigns that enforce dust screens and on-site water spraying at construction sites
Track Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation notifications for road closures or coastal clean-up drives
Trend Explorer
Use the interactive charts below to analyse pollutant trends across different time ranges. Switch between pollutants to determine which one drives the overall AQI during specific hours of the day.