Mumbai's air quality tanks; construction and polluting industries face bans

India Dec 01, 2025

Mumbai's air quality has dropped into the 'very poor' and 'severe' zones, so city officials have activated strict emergency measures.
Over 50 construction sites in areas like Mazgaon, Deonar, and Malad have been told to halt all work to help cut down dust and pollution.

BMC steps up: penalties for polluters

Small businesses—think bakeries and marble workshops—now have to shift to cleaner processes or face punitive action.
The BMC has even sent out special teams with engineers and police in GPS-tracked vehicles to check for violations.
These moves are part of a bigger push from the city to clean up the air and keep everyone healthier.