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BMC Halts Work at 106 Sites for Missing Air Quality Monitors

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Thursday that ‘stop work’ notices were issued to 106 construction sites for not installing mandatory air quality monitoring systems. The 106 projects affected include private developments, railway bridge construction in Sion, and activities by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in K East ward and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) in H East ward. “Despite multiple reminders since May 2025, many construction sites failed to comply with regulations, resulting in the immediate issuance of ‘stop work’ notices. This enforcement follows directives making air quality sensors obligatory for all ongoing projects,”…

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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…