Chembur, known as the gas chamber of the city, also recorded PM2.Navi Mumbai too recorded higher levels of PM2.. The over all PM2.Experts have attributed it to the winter season, where the pollution levels usually soars due to the dip in the temperature.5 level, arising from vehicular and industrial pollution, at 356, which falls under ‘very poor’ category.5 level was recorded at 126, which falls under very poor category. Along with this, the PM10 level, arising from dust pollution, was also recorded between 230 and 272 in these areas, which falls under poor category. Whereas, areas like Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Andheri and Mazagaon recorded the poorest air quality among other areas. "Due to the cold weather, the pollutants remain trapped in the moisture in the air for a longer time, which deteriorates the air quality overall," said Gufran Beig, project director of SAFAR.Mumbai: The air quality in Mumbai has again deteriorated as the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Saturday was recorded at 274. Air quality experts have stated that when packaged cooling unit NO2 increases, it leads to an increase in ozone concentration, which is a precursor for formation of ozone. This was followed by Andheri (352), Mazagaon (309) and Malad (305). According to SAFAR, in the case of very poor air quality, citizens with heart problems and asthma-related issues should reduce prolonged and heavy exertion.2 degrees over the last 24 hours since Friday, while the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.BKC recorded the poorest air on Saturday, with PM2.5 at 303 (very poor).5 levels at 223 (poor) with soaring NO2 levels above 200 as well. Apart from Borivali, other places including Bhandup, Colaba and Worli too recorded poor air quality.The city recorded minimum temperature of 15. According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the AQI falls under poor category for the city

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