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October 2026

Air-quality stories published in October 2026, newest first. Each links to the original source.

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City WatchMumbai

Mumbai Air Pollution: BMC Unveils 2026 Action Plan, 10 Hotspots Per Ward, Stricter Construction Dust Checks; Worli Records Poorest AQI At 169 On Friday

Free Press Journal2 Oct 2026

The Free Press Journal reported that the BMC has drawn up an Air Pollution Control and Enforcement Action Plan-2026 requiring at least 10 hotspots per ward, daily inspections of at least two construction sites and tracking of debris transport. Mumbai's average AQI was 110 on 2 October, with Worli the poorest at 169; only 19 of 30 monitoring stations were operational.

GlobalSingapore

Haze Situation Update (2 October 2026)

National Environment Agency, Singapore2 Oct 2026

Singapore's National Environment Agency reported a 24-hour PSI of 63-79 (Moderate range) on 2 October, with smoke plumes from southern Sumatra and haze from Kalimantan fires drifting towards the island. NEA forecast the PSI to range from Moderate to low Unhealthy on 3 October as dry conditions persist.

City WatchDelhi NCR

Delhi AQI Today: Capital Records Most Polluted Start To October In 4 Years

The Daily Jagran1 Oct 2026

The Daily Jagran reported Delhi's AQI at 166 (moderate) on 1 October, the highest for that date since 2022, citing CREA data, with weak ventilation and farm fires cited as factors. It said the early warning system expects air to stay moderate through 4 October.

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