27 October,2026 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai woke up to hazy skies and humid conditions on Tuesday, October 27, 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 the maximum likely to reach around 37 degrees Celsius in the city and its suburbs.
Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 97 on Tuesday morning, placing it in the satisfactory category under India's national AQI classification.
According to the forecast provided, Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies with some cloud cover during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to reach around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to remain in the mid-20s.
The IMD's reported observations for October 26 showed that Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz registered 22.5 degrees Celsius. Both observatories reported no rainfall.
Daytime temperatures remained high across Mumbai, with Santacruz recording a maximum of 37.1 degrees Celsius and Colaba registering 35.7 degrees Celsius in the reported observations.
The warm and humid conditions may make afternoons uncomfortable, particularly for people spending extended periods outdoors. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions against prolonged exposure to the heat.
Mumbai's overall AQI was reported at 97 on Tuesday morning, according to figures attributed to the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app. Under the national classification, readings between 51 and 100 are considered satisfactory, while values between 101 and 200 fall in the moderate category.
Station-level readings varied across the city. Bandra-Kurla Complex recorded an AQI of 140, followed by Colaba at 124 and Deonar at 113. Andheri registered 112, while Worli recorded 82 and Borivali reported 92.
The figures indicate that some areas were experiencing moderate pollution despite the city's overall AQI remaining in the satisfactory category.
Across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane recorded an AQI of 95, Navi Mumbai registered 93 and Kalyan reported 97, according to the figures provided. All three readings fall within the satisfactory category under the national AQI scale.
