Air pollution has increased enormously in Mumbai, the state capital. Air pollution has been reported in many places including Mumbai city, its suburbs and Navi Mumbai. On the other hand, we are experiencing strange weather like cold in the morning and high temperatures in the afternoon.
The elderly, children and pregnant mothers are especially affected by air pollution. Also, comorbidities, heart disease, cancer patients, covid patients, and COPD patients are at higher risk right now.
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In addition to severe people, healthy people also suffer from itchy eyes, skin effects due to dry weather, etc. Children, the elderly and people with asthma need to take care of themselves after pollution increases. Sick people need to eat on time, take medicine, and have a good, protein-rich diet.
How polluted is the air in Mumbai?
It has been observed from the medical field that due to the subway and new works, the smoke emitted by vehicles and air pollution caused by factories in industrial areas, and the carbon emitted due to waste burning, air pollution air has increased enormously and respiratory disorders have increased. it also increases, and if proper care and treatment are not taken.
Death from respiratory disorders is predicted to increase shortly. According to a 2020 study by CSE (Center for Science and Environment) which assessed four large industrial clusters surrounding Mumbai: Trans-Thane Creek, Taloja, Ambernath and Dombivali.
The massive use of coal in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is one of the key drivers of deteriorating air quality. Dust pollution caused by a large number of infrastructure and housing projects, which resumed in full force after the COVID-19 lockdowns, is another factor contributing to Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality.
Source: Medium
