Air pollution

IN PHOTOS: Marine Drive chokes as AQI hits 105, smog engulfs South Mumbai

Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive witnessed air pollution on Sunday, as a thick blanket of smog and haze enveloped the city, significantly reducing visibility as the air quality index (AQI) remains moderate at 105. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

Updated 19 hours ago

The normally clear Arabian Sea skyline was obscured, with the haze lingering well into the forenoon, raising concerns among residents, pedistrians and commuters along the coastal stretch. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

IN PHOTOS: Smoggy Mumbai mornings portray worsening pollution crisis

Large parts of the city woke up to a dense blanket of smog today. As of Saturday, January 31, 2026, Mumbai is experiencing a severe air pollution crisis, with thick, hazy, and cold conditions covering much of the city, causing the Air Quality Index (AQI) to spike into the "Severe" and "Unhealthy" categories. (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

Updated 1 day ago