Mumbai weather update: IMD predicts hot day with maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius; AQI remains moderate

The city is likely to record a maximum temperature of around 34 degrees Celsius. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

Mumbai is set to witness a hot and dry day on Tuesday, marking the end of the winter season and the onset of warmer temperatures.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is likely to record a maximum temperature of around 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19 degrees Celsius.

The city's air quality remains moderate, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 106 as per the Sameer App. Officials warned that this level of air pollution may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart conditions.

AQI across Mumbai

Bandra Kurla Complex: 138

Borivali East: 108

Byculla: 88

Andheri East: 136

Colaba: 87

Deonar: 137

Ghatkopar: 122

Kandivali West: 118

Bhandup West: 101

Malad West: 120

Mazgaon: 92

Mulund West: 101

Sewri: 102

AQI in surrounding regions

Thane: 111

Kalyan: 108

Navi Mumbai: 118

Officials advised sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions, to limit outdoor exposure and take necessary precautions.

Poor air quality tests examinees; Mumbai schools take steps so they can breathe easily

While Mumbai has been grappling with poor air quality, dust, and visibility troubles, these issues are of special concern to exam-bound students who travel to their respective centres nearly daily.

CBSE, ICSE, and Maharashtra State Board students, several of whom commute to sit for the Std X and XII exams, stated that while trains and the Metro are convenient, they also tend to avoid these modes of transport owing to the rush.

With annual exams around the corner for school students, many institutions have made plans to ensure students are healthy.

While air purifiers have already been the norm for many Mumbai schools, institutions are also integrating indoor plants, breathing exercises, and awareness camps for students and teachers.

"We have shifted sports activities indoors and are staggering dispersal timings to help students avoid peak pollution in the late afternoon. With exams around the corner, our infirmaries are on standby, and staff and teachers are sensitised to identify early symptoms of discomfort. We are agreeing to parents' requests by permitting inhalers, offering flexible seating, and allowing medical leave where necessary," said Arlene Gonsalves, a Chemistry Teacher from Gopi Birla Memorial School.