Mumbai weather: Hazy skies, humid conditions likely to continue; IMD issues yellow alert for Konkan

Hazy conditions across Mumbai likely to persist (File pic)

Mumbai woke up to hazy skies and dry, humid weather on Monday, October 19, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting similar conditions across Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar over the next 24 hours.

According to the weather department, the three districts are likely to continue experiencing dry and humid conditions, while parts of the Konkan region may receive rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.

According to IMD Mumbai's weather data for Monday, October 19, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz registered 25.4 degrees Celsius. Both weather stations recorded no rainfall, with precipitation measured at 0.0 mm.

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds.

IMD issues yellow alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg

The yellow alert indicates the possibility of changing weather conditions in the three coastal districts, where thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds are expected.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms and follow official weather updates. Lightning and gusty winds may pose risks to people outdoors, particularly in exposed areas.

Mumbai's AQI is in ‘Moderate' category, Navy Nagar records the poorest air quality

Mumbai's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 119 on Monday, falling in the ''category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) SAMEER app. Air in this category may cause breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Among the monitoring stations, Navy Nagar recorded the highest AQI at 165, followed by Chakala at 162 and Bandra Kurla Complex at 16.

AQI across Mumbai:

• BKC: 156
• Borivali East: 119
• Byculla: 100
• Andheri East: 162
• Chembur: 94
• Colaba: 106
• Deonar: 140
• Ghatkopar: 113

Meanwhile, across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Thane's AQI stood at 91, while Navi Mumbai recorded 131 and Kalyan 84.

Across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, air quality remained uneven. While several locations recorded satisfactory readings, some monitoring stations reported moderate pollution levels.

The difference between the citywide average and individual station readings highlights the importance of checking local air quality, particularly for people sensitive to pollution.