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News Topical, Digital Desk : Normally, with the increasing cold, breathing becomes difficult in Delhi. However, this time, pollution has attacked Mumbai, the country's financial capital. Yesterday (January 31, 2026), Mumbai's Air Pollution Index (AQI) reached the severe category.
The morning in Mumbai began with a haze. Pollution is making it difficult for people to breathe. Meanwhile, the fog, combined with a mild chill, has significantly reduced visibility.
Shocking images of pollution are emerging from several areas of Mumbai. Heavy smog has caused pollution levels to rise.
The AQI around Elphinstone Bridge in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, was recorded at 258, which is considered extremely harmful to health. The AQI in Mumbai gives an idea of the rising pollution levels. Thus, breathing in Mumbai is equivalent to smoking five cigarettes per day.
A thick blanket of smog could be seen in several areas, including Prabhadevi and Worli. Pollution has cast a pall of gloom over Mumbai.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released the AQI index to measure the level of pollution.
| AQI | Category |
| 0-50 | Good |
| 51-100 | satisfactory |
| 101-200 | medium |
| 201-300 | Bad |
| 301-400 | nasty |
| 401-500 | Serious |
Mumbai's famous Haji Ali and Worli coastal areas are experiencing high levels of pollution, with humidity reaching 70 percent and temperatures hovering around 28 degrees Celsius.
In view of the rising air pollution, the Mumbai administration has appealed to residents to stay indoors and to wear face masks when going out.
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