💨 Abstract

In a four-year study, PM10 levels in Mumbai consistently exceeded the national safety threshold, even during summer months. PM10 pollution persisted throughout the year with no improvement over the last four years. High PM10 levels are linked to increased respiratory diseases and hospitalizations. Key contributors to Mumbai's PM10 burden include traffic emissions, unregulated construction dust, industrial activity, and inadequate dust control mechanisms.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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