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IN PHOTOS: Haze blankets Mumbai skyline; air quality in ‘moderate’ range

Updated On: 23 December, 2025 09:02 PM IST | Divya Nair

A layer of haze enveloped Mumbai’s skyline on Tuesday evening, as air quality across the city remained in the 'moderate' category. According to the Centre's SAMEER app, the city’s air quality index (AQI) stood at 101 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

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A layer of haze enveloped Mumbai’s skyline on Tuesday evening, as air quality across the city remained in the 'moderate' category. According to the Centre's SAMEER app, the city’s air quality index (AQI) stood at 101 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

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A layer of haze enveloped Mumbai’s skyline on Tuesday evening, as air quality across the city remained in the 'moderate' category. According to the Centre's SAMEER app, the city’s air quality index (AQI) stood at 101 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
<p>According to the Centre&rsquo;s SAMEER app, residents with lung disorders, asthma or heart conditions may experience breathing discomfort amid current pollution levels</p>

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According to the Centre’s SAMEER app, residents with lung disorders, asthma or heart conditions may experience breathing discomfort amid current pollution levels

<p>Most areas in the city recorded 'moderate' or 'poor' AQI on Tuesday</p>

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Most areas in the city recorded 'moderate' or 'poor' AQI on Tuesday

<p>Borivali East (76), Andheri East (91), Bhandup West (92), Mazagaon (89), Malad West (82), Sewri (72), and Vile Parle West (49) recorded 'good' AQI as of 4 pm</p>

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Borivali East (76), Andheri East (91), Bhandup West (92), Mazagaon (89), Malad West (82), Sewri (72), and Vile Parle West (49) recorded 'good' AQI as of 4 pm

<p>A traffic policeman wears a mask while on duty at JJ Bridge in Mumbai on Tuesday as a precaution against air pollution</p>

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A traffic policeman wears a mask while on duty at JJ Bridge in Mumbai on Tuesday as a precaution against air pollution

<p>Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court on Monday termed clean air a fundamental right and urged authorities to urgently address pollution&nbsp;</p>

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Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court on Monday termed clean air a fundamental right and urged authorities to urgently address pollution 

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