Mumbai Air Quality Discrepancy: Private Sensors Show Higher Pollution Than Official Data

Times of India · environment

Official data indicates Mumbai's average air quality index (AQI) is 124, classified as moderate. However, private sensors using the US AQI scale report significantly higher pollution levels, with an average of 172 and daily fluctuations between 165 and 186. BKC registered the highest official AQI at 169, while private sensors showed even higher readings near Juhu and Bandra. Ghatkopar recorded the cleanest air with an AQI of 38, followed by Kandivli and Powai. Navi Mumbai and Thane also reported moderate AQI levels.