Mumbai's Air Quality Crisis: Shark Tank Judge Calls for China-Style Measures
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Shark Tank judge Vineeta Singh has sounded the alarm over Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, warning of severe health consequences if pollution is not tackled. The co-founder of Sugar Cosmetics cited a study by the ICMR, which found that lung and breast cancer are among the leading cancer sites in India. Singh expressed concern that one in nine Indians may develop cancer in their lifetime due to pollution. In a video posted on Instagram, Singh highlighted the urgent need for action, pointing out that even mild activities like working out or walking can expose people to high levels of pollutants. She questioned whether authorities would take action only when the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches 200. Singh suggested that curbing construction activities and implementing strict dust and pollution control measures, similar to those in China and Korea, could help alleviate the crisis. She also proposed cloud seeding as an alternative given Mumbai's high humidity. Mumbai's AQI has been fluctuating, with the city narrowly avoiding the 'poor' category on Thursday. However, six monitoring stations recorded air quality in the 'poor' category, with Mulund West recording the worst AQI reading at 255. The CPCB defines AQI levels as follows: good (0-50), satisfactory (51-100), moderate (101-200), poor (201-300), very poor (301-400), and severe (401-500).
