Air pollution levels in Mumbai was classified by SAFAR in red category on February 8 with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching at 320.
- Cause: The current high level of pollution in the city is due to a dust storm incursion coupled with cold conditions and weak wind speed.
- Origin: The dust storm originated on February 3 over Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the border areas of Rajasthan.
- A storm originating in the Middle East in January 2022 had brought dust and haze to northwestern Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.
- Effect: Cold-like conditions were recorded in Mumbai.
