Mumbai's Air Quality Improves as BMC Takes Action Against 482 Construction Sites Violating Pollution Guidelines

Dec 02, 2025 02:24 am CST

Mumbai has seen significant air quality improvement since November 26 due to various pollution control measures. The BMC has issued show cause notices to 482 construction sites for violations, with 264 receiving stop-work orders. Officials clarified that GRAP-4 restrictions aren't currently applicable to Mumbai, though enhanced monitoring continues with 94 ward-level flying squads overseeing compliance with the 28-point pollution mitigation guidelines.