India, Feb. 3 -- Despite being repeatedly rapped by the Bombay High Court, efforts by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to rein in rising air pollution appear to be yielding little impact, with Mumbai remaining shrouded in a dense layer of smog through the day and air quality slipping into 141 (unhealthy for sensitive groups category).

The deteriorating air quality has led to a noticeable rise in cases of cough and allergies, while vulnerable groups, including those suffering from asthma, lung disorders and heart ailments, continue to face heightened health risks.

Nearly a month after the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 141 on January 4, Mumbai once again recorded an AQI of 141 on Monday, according to data from the Cen...