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Hina Khan Says Mumbai's Worsening Air Quality Is Hurting Her Health

Officials attribute the decline to stagnant winds causing poor dispersion.

Overview

  • Hina Khan reported persistent coughing and breathlessness on Instagram, saying she has curtailed outdoor activities.
  • CPCB figures show Mumbai’s overall AQI has risen to roughly 140, reflecting a citywide deterioration from last week’s 101–108.
  • Monitoring stations recorded higher local concentrations, including Byculla 194, Mazgaon 171, CSMIA T2 169, and Deonar 160.
  • A screenshot she shared displayed a Mumbai AQI reading of 209, underscoring concerns about localized spikes.
  • A BMC official linked the build-up to limited dispersion from stagnant winds and noted enforcement teams remain active despite election-duty constraints, while other residents such as Saiyami Kher reported similar breathing issues.