Maharashtra Pollution Control Board: 16-hour exposure to foul air harmful; doctors say even 1 hour bad
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board's claim that pollution impacts health only after 16 hours of exposure has sparked controversy among doctors. Physicians argue even an hour's exposure to poor air quality can have detrimental long-term effects, citing rising respiratory cases. Mumbai's recent 'moderate' to 'poor' AQI levels, impacting areas like Colaba and Malad, further fuel the debate.
