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flag Mumbai's air pollution is due to local sources, not Ethiopian volcanic ash, court rules.

flag The Bombay High Court rejected the Maharashtra government's claim that volcanic ash from Ethiopia caused Mumbai’s poor air quality, stating pollution had been severe for weeks before the eruption. flag The court noted that visibility and AQI levels were already poor prior to the ash cloud’s arrival, and meteorological data confirmed the ash remained high in the atmosphere, with minimal ground-level impact. flag The bench emphasized that local sources like traffic, construction, and industrial emissions are the primary causes of Mumbai’s ongoing air pollution crisis. flag The court urged immediate action, referencing Delhi’s struggles, and scheduled a follow-up hearing, stressing the need for effective, evidence-based pollution control measures.

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