Mumbai AQI 'poor' at 139; Wadala 'severe' as BMC eyes stricter pollution fines

• Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) is 139, categorized as 'poor', despite clear skies.
• Wadala recorded a 'severe' AQI of 346, and Mumbai Airport was 'unhealthy' at 213.
• Other areas like Deonar, Chembur, Kurla, and Worli also reported persistently poor air quality.
• Extensive construction activity is a major contributor to the city's air pollution.
• Civic authorities are considering increasing penalties for construction sites that violate pollution norms.

Why It Matters: Poor air quality in Mumbai threatens health and prompts stricter pollution controls.