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Mumbai’s “Severe” Air Quality, Dense Fog Is Linked To The Middle East

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Mumbai’s “Severe” Air Quality, Dense Fog Is Linked To The Middle East

A thick layer of fog shrouded areas around Mumbai and Maharashtra yesterday morning, with air quality down to “severe” with poor visibility. Things improved slightly this morning, but the city’s air quality won’t return to normal until at least the evening.
According to the National Air Quality Index daily tally, Mumbai’s AQI today is 286, up from the “satisfactory” AQI of 99 two days ago.

Officials blame the smog in the city for dust storms in the Middle East and other border areas sparked by recent unrest in the west.

According to Dr Gufran Beig, Programme Director and Chief Scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, “Mumbai’s AQI is now in the ‘severe’ category. The same is true for Pune. This is an unusual and unprecedented situation. The AQI has not been in the ‘severe’ category for so many years, and Pune’s air quality rarely falls into the ‘very poor’ category.”

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“The day before yesterday, a dust storm with warmer temperatures from the Gulf, Afghanistan and border regions caused an increase in surface winds, which subsequently moved into India, resulting in a drop in the AQI,” he added.

Dr Beig said air quality was expected to improve over the next 24 hours. “It may be back to pre-dust levels until tomorrow night,” he said.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 are considered satisfactory, 101 and 200 are considered moderate, 201 and 300 are considered poor, 301 and 400 are very poor, and 401 and 500 are serious.

Light rain and high winds also contributed to unusually cold weather in the city. Earlier this month, Mumbai experienced its coldest morning of the season, with temperatures dropping to 13.2 degrees Celsius.
The cold weather, caused by a strong western disturbance in northern India, caused Mumbai to drop from January 22, with the Meteorological Department warning a low of around 14 degrees. In January, Mumbai recorded its biggest drop in maximum temperature in a decade, officials from the Indian Meteorological Department said.

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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