Air pollution has increased tremendously in Mumbai, the capital of the state. 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 such as cold in the morning and high temperatures in the afternoon.
Elderly, children as well as pregnant mothers are especially affected by air pollution. Moreover, comorbidities, heart disease, cancer patients, covid patients, and COPD patients are at higher risk at this time.
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Apart from severe people, healthy people also suffer from itchy eyes, skin effects due to dry weather, etc. Children, senior citizens, and asthma sufferers need to take care after pollution increases. Sick persons need to eat meals on time, take medicines, and have a good and protein-rich diet.
How Polluted is the Air in Mumbai?
It has been observed from the medical field that due to metro and new building works, smoke emitted from vehicles and air pollution caused by factories in industrial areas, and carbon emitted due to burning of waste, air pollution has increased tremendously, and respiratory disorders have also increased, and if proper treatment and care are not taken.
It is predicted that death due to respiratory disorders will increase shortly. According to a 2020 study by CSE ( Centre for Science and Environment) which assessed four major industrial clusters surrounding Mumbai the Trans-Thane Creek, Taloja, Ambernath, and Dombivali.
The massive use of coal in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is one of the key factors for the deteriorating air quality. Dust pollution triggered by a slew of infrastructure and housing projects, which have resumed in full vigor after the COVID-19 lockdowns, is another contributor to Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality.
Source: Medindia
