After severe air pollution in Delhi, deteriorating air quality has now gripped Mumbai, with the city's average AQI remaining in the "unhealthy" category over the past week. In response, the Government of Maharashtra has ordered a halt to construction activity across the state, issuing notices to over 1,000 sites for alleged environmental norm violations. Actor and endurance runner Saiyami Kher has raised concerns about the worsening air quality, saying she now wears a mask even during her morning runs. She described clean air as a "luxury" and said runners and cyclists across the city are experiencing persistent coughs and respiratory discomfort. Kher added that doctors have advised many to avoid outdoor exercise, calling for greater accountability and urgent action to address the crisis.
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People in war zones, where they are already under stress, can reduce their health risks by staying indoors in the days after military attacks, if possible. Keeping windows and doors closed can help reduce the amount of polluted ambient air
All restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been revoked after a significant improvement in air quality, officials said on Monday.
Mumbai has witnessed a noticeable deterioration in air quality over the past year
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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