Western suburb resident associations in Mumbai met the Mayor to demand immediate regulatory action against excessive construction noise and airborne pollution. Key demands include stricter enforcement of working hours and dedicated officer oversight for developer compliance.

Mumbai’s BMC ramps up enforcement against air pollution with over 500 notices and 200+ work stoppages issued at construction sites. Learn about key measures, updated rules, and their impact on air quality.

Mumbai's Air Quality Index has reportedly deteriorated significantly over the past week, with experts attributing the spike to widespread construction activities, heavy vehicular emissions, and unfavourable weather patterns trapping pollutants near ground level across the city.

NMMC has launched an extensive road-cleaning campaign targeting arterial roads and MIDC zones across Navi Mumbai to reduce dust pollution and improve air quality during winter months.

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority has issued notices to 170 construction projects across Mumbai for violating air pollution mitigation norms, with Dahisar, Malad East, and Bhandup being the most affected areas. Developers have been given 15 days to comply or face construction shutdowns.

With air quality worsening, Mumbai has introduced stricter rules to curb construction-related pollution. These measures aim to improve air quality and create a healthier environment for its residents.