Mumbai weather update: City records minimum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius with moderate AQI of 129

The city’s air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday stands at 129. File Pic

Mumbai experiences mainly clear skies across the city and suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures of around 31 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.

According to the Sammer app, the city's air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday stands at 129, placing it in the moderate category. While generally safe, this level may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions.

AQI across Mumbai

Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) - 137
Borivali - 128
Byculla - 171
Andheri East - 151
Chembur - 111
Deonar - 148
Ghatkopar - 118
Kandivali - 120

IMD forecasts light snowfall in Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir as Delhi-NCR faces cold wave

A severe cold wave has gripped Delhi-NCR, prompting a yellow alert for cold and dense fog. Icy winds from Himachal Pradesh are pushing temperatures lower, with minimums around 6 degrees Celsius and maximums barely reaching 15 degrees Celsius, according to reports. Cloudy skies, strong winds, and dense fog are expected to persist over the next two days.

As a precaution, schools up to Class 8 in Noida will remain closed until January 10. Despite slight improvements in air quality, pollution levels remain a serious concern. Areas such as Pusa (AQI 351), RK Puram (344), Rohini (329), and Sonia Vihar (323) continue to fall in the ‘very poor' category, while locations like NCET Dwarka (142) and Saidpur (166) show some relief. Overall, air quality remains unsafe for sensitive groups, reports say.

Meanwhile, the IMD predicts light snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh due to an active western disturbance. Higher-altitude regions including Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, and Rohtang Pass have already received snowfall. Tourist destinations such as Shimla, Manali, and Kufri may see further temperature drops, while a dense fog alert remains in effect for lower Himachal areas like Mandi and Bilaspur until January 8, potentially intensifying cold conditions in the plains, as per the reports.

Rajasthan's Sikar experienced a significant drop in temperature, with the minimum recorded at 7.5 degrees Celsius. Dense fog enveloped most areas, sharply reducing visibility and disrupting daily routines.

In response, Sikar District Collector Mukul Sharma announced school holidays for Classes 1 to 8 in all government and private schools from January 6 to January 10. Additionally, school timings for Classes 9 to 11 have been revised to accommodate the severe winter conditions.