India, Nov. 26 -- A Mumbai-based executive has raised concerns about the skyrocketing air pollution in the coastal city. Arindam Paul, Chief Business Officer of Atomberg, said that most of his colleagues are struggling with fever, throat problems and allergies due to the smog and spiking AQI.

On Tuesday, a persistent haze enveloped Mumbai as the AQI spiked. While the overall AQI of the city remained in the "moderate" category at 172, six areas recorded AQI values above 200 - slipping from the "moderate" to "poor".

Arindam Paul expressed surprise about the rising AQI of Mumbai, saying no coastal city should register such high readings. (Also read: Mumbai struggles through haze, experts split on volcanic-wind link)

Paul further said that...