Mumbai Construction Sites to Close if AQI Exceeds 200: BMC
MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a warning that industrial units and construction activities in Mumbai may face shutdown if the Air Quality Index (AQI) in any area consistently exceeds 200 after mitigation measures are implemented. According to a statement released on Thursday, actions will be enforced under the Graded Response Action Plan-4 (GRAP-4) if emissions continue to elevate AQI levels beyond accepted limits. To ensure strict adherence to its 28-point guidelines aimed at reducing air pollution, the BMC has deployed flying squads in every ward. Each squad will include two engineers and a police officer, tasked with…