In a step forward to combat the ever-growing problem of pollution, Mumbai will now get access to a one-of-its-kind air pollution monitoring portal developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), which was successfully implemented in Delhi and Pune last year, will be used to capture, monitor, and disseminate real-time and forecasted data on pollution levels across the city.

According to experts, the portal will be helpful for local municipal and pollution control bodies to disseminate real time air quality forecasts and health advisories. This will alert senior citizens, children and other vulnerable groups suffering from respiratory ailments.