02 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Several districts across Maharashtra's Vidarbha region recorded above-normal maximum temperatures over the past 24 hours, while night temperatures remained largely stable, according to weather observations recorded till 8.30 am on Monday.
Day temperatures across the region ranged between 30 degrees Celsius and 33.4 degrees Celsius, staying marginally to appreciably above seasonal averages at most locations. Brahmpuri reported the highest maximum temperature at 33.4 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Amravati at 33.2 degrees Celsius and Akola at 32.5 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures in Nagpur, Wardha, and Yavatmal hovered around 31-32 degrees Celsius, remaining slightly above normal.
Minimum temperatures showed limited variation, with most stations reporting values between 11 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius. The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Yavatmal (11.2 degrees Celsius), which was significantly below normal, while Buldhana registered the highest night temperature at 17.2 degrees Celsius. Minor falls in minimum temperatures were observed at a few locations, including Akola, Washim, and Gondia.
Relative humidity levels at 8.30 am ranged from 61 per cent to 90 per cent, with Bhandara reporting the highest humidity, indicating moist morning conditions in parts of eastern Vidarbha.
No rainfall was recorded across the region during the last 24 hours up to 8.30 am, with dry weather prevailing in all reporting stations.
Visibility conditions during the morning hours were generally moderate, ranging between 2 km and 10 km. Reduced visibility of 2-4 km was noted at locations such as Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur, and Gondia, while other stations reported clearer conditions with visibility extending up to 10 km.
The overall weather pattern suggests stable and dry conditions across Vidarbha, with slightly warmer-than-normal days and cool to mild nights continuing over the region.
Meanwhile, Mumbai began Monday, February 2, 2026, under a veil of cold and haze, with smog engulfing several neighbourhoods and sharply cutting down visibility. The murky conditions once again drew attention to the city's deteriorating air quality, an issue that has lingered since the start of the winter season.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted mostly clear weather through the day, with temperatures likely to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius. Although temperatures have remained relatively steady over the past few days, pollution levels have been anything but consistent, triggering growing health concerns among residents.
Data from the Sameer app showed Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 138 on Monday morning, categorising it as 'moderate'.
Pollution levels varied across the city, with Bandra Kurla Complex recording an AQI of 141, Borivali East 134, Byculla 161, Andheri East 146, Chembur 120, Colaba 131, and Deonar 160. Ghatkopar registered an AQI of 164, Kandivali East 124, Malad West 160, Mazgaon 115, while Mulund West reported the highest reading among key locations at 169.
