Strong sea breezes give Mumbai cleanest Diwali afternoon air in four years pollution remains a concern

Ansari Aejaz Ahmed Mumbai, Nov 8 (UNI) Strong sea breezes helped Mumbai record its cleanest Diwali afternoon air in four years on Sunday, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 131 around 1 pm. However, concerns remain over a possible post-celebration spike in pollution due to firecracker emissions. According to data available on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) dashboard, Mumbai's AQI of 131 was significantly lower than the corresponding Diwali afternoon readings of 194 in 2025, 181 in 2024 and 149 in 2023. Although the reading marked a relative improvement, the AQI remained in the 'moderate' category.…