Mumbai Air Quality Worsens Through October
Mumbai has had unusually poor air quality throughout October, as its average air quality index has risen sharply. Data shows high levels of PM2.5 particles, which pose health risks. The article links the trend to the ongoing El Niño effect.
Context
Context: PM2.5 are particles finer than a human hair that can enter the lungs, often coming from vehicles, construction dust and burning. El Niño is a warming of the Pacific Ocean that shifts weather patterns across the world, including India.
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