IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's skyline fades as city submerges in smog

Updated On: 04 January, 2026 09:13 PM IST | Divya Nair

A dense layer of smog covered Mumbai’s skyline on Sunday at Marine Drive, Mahalaxmi, Worli, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, and Kalina. According to the Centre's SAMEER app, the city's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 145 (moderate) on Sunday evening. PHOTOS/ASHISH RAJE, SHADAB KHAN 

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Thick blanket of smog covers the skyline in Mumbai's Kalina area on Sunday evening. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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Almost all the locations recorded a 'moderate' AQI on Sunday evening. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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Powai, however, registered 'good' AQI at 74. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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Thick smog blankets Mumbai's skyline at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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Bandra Kurla Complex recorded AQI of 163, Borivali: 134, Byculla 199, Andheri East 153, Chembur 127,
Deonar 162, and Ghatkopar 130. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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Thick smog covers Mumbai's skyline at Colaba near Radio Club on Sunday evening. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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