Air quality in the city remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category on Wednesday. FILE PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE
Mumbai is expected to witness mainly clear skies across the city and suburbs, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting maximum and minimum temperatures of around 32 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Air quality in the city remained in the âsatisfactory' category on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 68, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer App. At this level, minor breathing discomfort may be experienced by sensitive individuals.
Air quality varied across different parts of the city. Bandra Kurla Complex recorded an AQI of 81, while Borivali East reported a significantly higher level at 209, falling in the âpoor' category. Andheri East stood at 95, Chembur at 56, Colaba at 63, and Deonar at 118. Byculla recorded relatively better air quality with an AQI of 49.
In nearby regions, Thane recorded an AQI of 84, Navi Mumbai 72, and Kalyan 56, all falling within the âsatisfactory' range.
Overall, while weather conditions are expected to remain pleasant with clear skies, certain pockets continue to report moderate to poor air quality levels.
Maharashtra on Wednesday continued to witness warm conditions across most regions, with maximum temperatures largely staying in the mid-to-high 30 degrees Celsius, though slightly below normal in several interior districts, as per the IMD's latest weather report.
Cities like Jalgaon (36.4 degrees Celsius), Malegaon (36.6 degrees Celsius), and Osmanabad (36.9 degrees Celsius) recorded high daytime temperatures, while Sholapur emerged as the hottest at 38.0 degrees Celsius. However, most of these readings remained 1-4 degrees Celsius below normal, indicating a marginal dip from typical April heat levels.
Coastal areas, including Alibag (32.7 degrees Celsius), Dahanu (33.6 degrees Celsius), and Ratnagiri (31.7 degrees Celsius), saw comparatively milder conditions. Humidity levels remained high, particularly in Mumbai-Colaba (86 per cent in the morning) and nearby regions, contributing to discomfort.
In Mumbai, temperatures hovered around 32.2 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 31.8 degrees Celsius at Santacruz, both slightly below normal. Minimum temperatures remained around 25-26 degrees Celsius, with high humidity levels making conditions feel warmer.
Hilly areas like Mahabaleshwar recorded a maximum of 29.2 degrees Celsius, with a cooler minimum of 16.8 degrees Celsius. Interior cities such as Nashik (20.4 degrees Celsius) and Satara (20.4 degrees Celsius) also experienced relatively cooler nights.
Morning humidity remained high across several regions, including Sangli (82 per cent) and Kolhapur (80 per cent), while it dropped significantly by evening in interior districts like Jalgaon and Beed.
Overall, while temperatures remain high, a slight dip below normal in many areas has offered marginal relief. Weather conditions are expected to remain largely stable, with warm days and humid conditions continuing across the state.
