Can Mumbai trust its official air data? An IIT scientist explains what to check

Questions have been raised about the reliability of official air quality readings in Mumbai, prompting scrutiny of the monitoring data citizens rely on. An IIT scientist outlines the factors residents should look at when judging whether a reported air quality figure is credible. The discussion centres on how monitoring station placement, calibration, and data verification can affect the numbers published to the public. The scientist's guidance is aimed at helping people interpret official air data more critically rather than accepting it at face value.
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