28 February,2026 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The city’s air quality index (AQI) on Saturday stands at 56. File Pic/ Ashish Raje
Mumbai and its suburbs are set for mainly clear skies on Saturday, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected around 32 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
As March approaches, the city is experiencing hot and dry conditions. Citizens are finally enjoying fresher air after a month of moderate AQI levels that caused smog, poor visibility, and breathing discomfort.
The city's air quality index (AQI) on Saturday stands at 56, which falls under the satisfactory category, as per Sameer App.
Bandra Kurla Complex - 64
Borivali East - 43
Andheri East - 75
Chembur - 46
Colaba - 57
Deonar - 82
Ghatkopar - 66
Kandivali West - 53
Bhandup West - 53
Kurla - 99
Malad West - 65
Mazgaon - 57
Mulund - 23
In nearby areas, the air quality is also satisfactory: Thane - 74, Kalyan - 60, and Navi Mumbai - 67.
After weeks of smoggy conditions, Mumbai is finally witnessing clear skies, providing relief to residents and improving visibility across the city.
Maharashtra to ensure 100 per cent pollution monitoring at all construction sites amid AQI concerns
Delhi woke up to a bright and sunny Saturday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at 16.4 degrees Celsius, 3.9 degrees above the seasonal average, the IMD reported.
The weather department forecasted a partly cloudy sky for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 31.9 degrees Celsius, 5.8 degrees above the season's norm.
At 8:30 am, the relative humidity stood at 84 per cent.
The city's air quality remained in the "poor" category at 9 am, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 238.
For context, the CPCB categorises AQI readings as follows: 0-50 is "good", 51-100 "satisfactory", 101-200 "moderate", 201-300 "poor", 301-400 "very poor", and 401-500 "severe".
Residents are advised to take precautions due to the elevated pollution levels while enjoying the warm, sunny day.
The issue of poor AQI at Kherwadi in Bandra East was raised in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, with the Maharashtra government announcing a target of 100 per cent pollution monitoring at all construction and development sites. The AQI levels in the area have been hovering around 320.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said strict enforcement of norms is necessary to achieve tangible improvement in air quality. "Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology must be deployed for effective implementation of pollution control measures, including complete monitoring of emissions at all construction sites, be it private or government work," Fadnavis added.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said construction sites are being monitored through systems linked to the BMC dashboard, adding that although most sites are covered, the government aims to achieve 100 per cent monitoring soon. The CM also insisted on using technology-driven AI systems for effective monitoring and implementation of rules.
(With PTI inputs)
