As Mumbai experiences a dip in temperatures, hospitals across the city are witnessing a surge in respiratory ailments, exacerbated by high levels of air pollution. Doctors report an increase in ...

Mumbai: After approximately more than a month, the average air quality index (AQI) of Mumbai deteriorated to approximately 165 on Saturday as four major suburbs experienced poor air quality.

Dr Lancelot Pinto, consultant pulmonologist and epidemiologist at the P.D.Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we ...

Indian State Studies Plan to Ban Petrol, Diesel Vehicles in Mumbai to Control Pollution ... on Jan. 9. Air quality in Mumbai has incrementally worsened since 2020, showing 12% increase in air ...

Mumbai: Mahatashtra Pollution ... medicine at JJ Hospital reflected upon the increase in patients suffering from respiratory ailments due to air pollution. “The patients who earlier used to ...

The overall air quality of Mumbai on Friday remained in the moderate category though a slight increase was witnessed ... fluctuating weather and localised pollution. According to the Central ...

Bakeries in Mumbai are another major contributor of air pollution. The BMC is ensuring all bakeries using wood and coal are converted to green fuels. Similarly, we are pushing for more CNG ...

Despite a 46% reduction in PM10 levels since 2017-18, Mumbai's air pollution still exceeds national standards. While Thane, Badlapur, and Ulhasnagar show significant improvement, Navi Mumbai ...

Meanwhile, doctors from the city have also noticed an increase in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, with air pollution emerging ... at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and others.

“Given the concerning air pollution levels in Mumbai for last few weeks and the fact that poor air quality poses a serious health risk, especially for endurance athletes and those involved in ...