Mumbai weather updates: Hot and humid conditions in Mumbai; AQI remains largely satisfactory

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Mumbai city and its suburbs are likely to experience mainly clear skies, with hot and humid conditions prevailing, and maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively, as per IMD.

At the Colaba Observatory, the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.0 degrees Celsius. Similarly, the Santacruz Observatory also reported a slightly lower minimum temperature of 24.6 degrees Celsius.

Mumbai AQI in 'Satisfactory' category

According to the Sameer app, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 87 at 8:00 am, which falls under the ‘satisfactory' category. At this level, minor breathing discomfort may be experienced by sensitive individuals, while air quality remains acceptable for the general population.

Among various locations, Chakala recorded the highest pollution level with an AQI of 115, placing it in the ‘moderate' category. Other areas such as Ghatkopar (112), Mazgaon (103), and Worli (109) also indicated moderate air quality levels.

Areas including Bandra-Kurla Complex (93), Borivali East (82), Chembur (89), Bandra East (93), Navy Nagar (97), Sewri (61), and Powai (70) remained within the satisfactory range.

Meanwhile, Malad West recorded relatively cleaner air with an AQI of 60, also falling under the satisfactory category.

No rainfall is expected in the immediate forecast, and wind patterns are likely to remain light. Overall, weather conditions are expected to stay stable with no major fluctuations, while air quality is likely to remain within the satisfactory to moderate range in the coming hours.