Additional government pleader Jyoti Chavan said air pollution has worsened due to the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia two days back, but the court discarded this claim and said air pollution has been bad much before the eruption of the volcano.

‘Do not blame volcanic ash from Ethiopia for Mumbai’s poor AQI’: Bombay HC raps govt

Air pollution is a critical global issue, significantly impacting human health. India faces an especially severe situation, with its cities often ranking among the world’s most polluted.

Breathing easier! How to minimise the impact of air pollution on lung health

India's major metropolitan cities, New Delhi and Mumbai are experiencing the worst air quality of the year. In the national capital, New Delhi, the air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category for the fourth day in a row.

India: Air quality in Delhi continues to worsen, smoggy Mumbai also no longer immune

Mumbai's deteriorating AQI is one of the factors causing throat infections among the children. City doctors say that many children are getting repeated sore throats leading to enlarged adenoids, which can get so serious that it will require surgery to be removed.

Mumbai's air pollution: AQI continues to remain poor, Indian city witnesses most polluted winters

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) recently submitted the Mumbai Clean Air Plan to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the city-based environmental groups believe that it lacks coherent solutions that could alleviate environmental woes.

Maharashtra Pollution Control body's report lacks coherent solutions: Experts