Mumbai, April 26 -- Increasing pollution levels in and around Mumbai, the country's financial capital, have raised serious health concerns for residents of neighbouring Kalyan-Dombivli and adjacent areas.
Regions including Thane, Raigad, Navi Mumbai, and Dombivli have reported a steady rise in pollution, according to the state's economic survey report.
Data released in December 2025 by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board highlighted pollution levels across 12 regions under its jurisdiction, including the Dombivli MIDC area in Kalyan division, which houses several polluting industries.
Frequent incidents such as gas leaks and major industrial fires in these companies have significantly contributed to environmental degradation in the r...