India: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has ordered the closure of 19 ready-mix concrete plants in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Maharashtra, for violations of pollution guidelines. The Hindustan Times newspaper has reported that the MPCB previously issued revised guidelines for ready-mix concrete plants in Maharashtra in October 2024. It operates 14 air quality monitoring stations in Mumbai and 18 in surrounding areas.

Mumbai's Air Quality Index is currently stable at 128 – Moderate. Values are highest at MPCB’s Kherwadi-Bandra East station, at 196, with fine particulate matter concentrations of 309.

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