India, Jan. 15 -- The city woke up to another hazy morning on Wednesday, recording an average air quality index (AQI) of 118 according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, readings from different monitoring stations such as the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board showed sharp variations. Among the worst-hit pockets, Bandra-Kurla Complex recorded an AQI of 162, followed by Siddharth Nagar, Worli at 149, Mindspace, Malad West at 144, Malad West at 142, and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (T2) at 137.

An analysis by Respirer Living Sciences, comparing CPCB data on PM2.5 and PM10 pollution from January 1 to 14 with the same period in January 2025, showed ...