Actress Juhi Chawla took to X this week, asking if anyone else in Mumbai noticed a weird burnt fuel smell, like kerosene or diesel, drifting through the city at random times.
Mumbai AQI up 28% after Diwali
Chawla's concern comes right after Diwali, when Mumbai's air quality took a hit: the air quality index (AQI) shot up by 28% compared to last year, mostly due to firecrackers.
Health experts are warning that children and older adults should be careful.
With 282 fire-related incidents reported just after the festival, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now banned rockets and aerial firecrackers until November 25 to help curb pollution.