Mumbai weather update: Dry conditions forecast, temperatures near 35 deg C; AQI at 89 on October 29

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Mumbai experienced hazy skies and humid conditions on Thursday, October 29, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast dry weather across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar over the next 24 hours. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain high, with maximum temperatures hovering around 35 degree Celsius in parts of the city and its suburbs.

Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 89 on Thursday morning, placing it in the satisfactory category under India's national air quality classification. However, readings at several monitoring stations indicated moderate pollution levels in different parts of the city.

Mumbai weather forecast: Dry conditions to continue

According to the forecast, Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies, with some cloud cover during the day. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach around 33 degree Celsius, while the minimum is expected to remain in the mid-20s.

The IMD's reported observations for October 29 showed that Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 26.5 degree Celsius, while Santacruz registered 23.2 degree Celsius. Both observatories reported no rainfall, indicating dry conditions during the observation period.

Santacruz records 34.8 degree Celsius, Colaba reaches 35.5 degree Celsius

Daytime temperatures remained elevated across Mumbai. Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 34.8 degree Celsius, while Colaba registered 35.5 degree Celsius in the reported observations.

Residents should take precautions during the afternoon, particularly when spending extended periods outdoors in hot and humid conditions.

Mumbai AQI at 89; several monitoring stations record moderate pollution

Mumbai's overall AQI was reported at 89 on Thursday morning, according to the figures provided for the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app. Under India's national AQI classification, readings between 51 and 100 fall in the satisfactory category, while values between 101 and 200 are classified as moderate.

However, several monitoring stations recorded moderate pollution levels. Bandra-Kurla Complex registered an AQI of 137, followed by Colaba at 114 and Deonar at 107. Worli also recorded an AQI of 114. Andheri stood at 84, while Borivali registered 90.

Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan record varying AQI levels

Across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane recorded an AQI of 102, while Navi Mumbai registered 94 and Kalyan reported 91, according to the figures provided.

Thane's reading falls in the moderate category, while Navi Mumbai and Kalyan remain in the satisfactory range under the national classification.