Mumbai Sees Temporary Air Quality Improvement Followed by Rise in Pollution Levels

Mumbai experienced a brief improvement in air quality on February 27, 2026, with the overall AQI dropping to 79, marking a shift from previous 'unhealthy' levels to mostly 'good' or 'moderate' categories in several areas. This improvement followed enforcement actions against construction violations. However, by February 28, AQI levels rose again to 155, with some locations reaching 'severe' pollution levels, indicating ongoing air quality challenges despite clear skies and warming temperatures.