Only 21% Of Mumbai Construction Sites Install Mandatory AQI Sensors, BMC Data Reveals
December 1, 2025: Despite a clear directive issued earlier this year, compliance with Mumbai’s mandatory air-quality monitoring norms at construction sites remains low. Fresh data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shows that only 662 of the city’s 3,100 construction sites — barely 21 percent — have installed Air Quality Index (AQI) sensors, even though […]
BMC Faces Challenges As Mumbai’s Air Turns Toxic Ahead Of Diwali
October 15, 2025: As Diwali approaches, Mumbai braces for a surge in air and noise pollution, but the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appears underprepared to manage rising Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, which could pose serious health risks due to firecracker emissions. Between August and December, the city experiences heightened sound pollution, with Diwali particularly […]