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Mumbai’s air quality level ‘unhealthy’: Report
Updated On: 17 December, 2021 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The report also stated that PM2.5 concentration in Mumbai air is currently 13.5 times above the WHO annual air quality guideline value
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Mumbai’s dipping air quality levels are a cause for concern. Pic/Getty Images
Air Quality Index (AQI) is a yardstick to measure the quality of air in a given area. It is measured from 0 to 500. A higher value of AQI denotes a greater level of pollutants in the air and hence a more severe impact on health.
The AQI index is divided into six categories, each corresponding to a different level of health concern.
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