Mumbai Faces Elevated Air Pollution from Industrial Emissions and Regional Farm Fires

Recent studies and reports highlight severe air pollution in Mumbai, with toxic gases detected even on high floors of residential towers in Wadala, challenging the belief that air quality improves with elevation. Pollutants like carbon monoxide, ammonia, and hydrogen sulphide exceed safety limits, linked to nearby industrial emissions. Additionally, farm fires in surrounding regions and unregulated garbage burning have contributed to Mumbai's worsening air quality, with the city's AQI surpassing Delhi's at times. Authorities face criticism for inadequate pollution control measures.