Mumbai weather update: IMD forecasts sunny day as city records 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday

IMD predicts sunny day in Mumbai on Saturday. File Pic

Mumbai is likely to witness mainly clear skies on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting maximum and minimum temperatures around 36 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Air quality in the city remained in the ‘satisfactory' category, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 76, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app.

AQI across Mumbai

However, AQI levels varied across different parts of Mumbai. Andheri East (116) and Malad West (110) recorded ‘moderate' air quality, while Borivali East (98), Deonar (91), and Kurla (92) hovered close to the higher end of the ‘satisfactory' range. Other areas, such as Byculla (60), Colaba (63), Ghatkopar (64), and Powai (64) reported relatively better air quality, while Kandivali East recorded a low AQI of 38.

In neighbouring regions, AQI levels were also mixed, with Thane and Navi Mumbai both at 80, and Kalyan recording a higher AQI of 106.

Sholapur hottest at 40.4 degrees Celsius as heat grips Maharashtra

Maharashtra continued to experience warm weather conditions on March 28, with several regions recording above-normal temperatures, according to the IMD's latest weather report.

Among the hottest locations, Sholapur recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Jalgaon and Jeur at 39.5 degrees Celsius each, and Parbhani at 39.5 degrees Celsius. Ahmednagar (38 degrees Celsius), Aurangabad (38.2 degrees Celsius), and Satara (38.2 degrees Celsius) also reported high daytime temperatures.

Mumbai warmer than usual as temperatures rise

In the Mumbai region, Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 34.1 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz was warmer at 37.1 degrees Celsius, both above normal levels. Minimum temperatures in the city remained around 24.7 degrees Celsius to 24.8 degrees Celsius.

Coastal humidity high

Coastal areas such as Alibag (34.3 degrees Celsius), Dahanu (33.4 degrees Celsius), and Ratnagiri (35.4 degrees Celsius) experienced relatively moderate temperatures, though humidity levels remained high. Dahanu reported morning humidity as high as 89 per cent.

In contrast, hill station Mahabaleshwar remained cooler, with a maximum temperature of 30.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 18.2 degrees Celsius.

Minimum temperatures across the state largely ranged between 18 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, with Sholapur recording the highest minimum at 25.5 degrees Celsius. Several regions, including Malegaon and Osmanabad, also saw warmer nights than usual.

Humidity levels in Maharashtra

Humidity levels varied significantly, with coastal and some inland regions reporting higher morning humidity, while drier conditions prevailed in parts of Marathwada.

Overall, the data indicate rising temperatures across Maharashtra, with several districts experiencing heat above seasonal averages, signalling intensifying summer conditions.