Mumbai Air Pollution: Awaaz Foundation Flags Zero PM2.5 Readings At Construction Sites, Demands Audit Of Air Quality Monitors
Awaaz Foundation has questioned the accuracy of air-quality monitors at Mumbai construction sites after recording zero, unusually low and unreadable pollution readings during a 38-day study. The group has demanded audits, calibration and real-time publication of PM2.5 data. The MPCB plans to verify the findings.
Meanwhile, Mumbai's AQI reached 171 on Sunday, indicating unhealthy air quality.
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- manoj ramakrishnan
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- Sunday, 25 October 2026, 9:25 pm IST
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