Mumbai’s air is turning toxic, and it’s not just the lungs that are suffering. A concerning trend has emerged—air pollution is now impacting the city’s mental health, triggering anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders. A recent analysis of the city’s AQI data by the Waatavaran Foundation highlights a sharp decline in air quality.

A recent analysis of the city's AQI data by the Waatavaran Foundation highlights a sharp decline in air quality. “From 2024 till January 2025, Mumbai witnessed only 49 days of good air quality, a drastic drop from 125 days in the same period for the previous year. Meanwhile, moderate air quality days increased to 314 in 2025 from 227 in 2024,” said Bhagwan Kesbhat, founder of the Waatavaran Foundation.