Mumbai weather updates: Mumbai’s AQI stands at 73; moderate pollution in selective areas

Mumbai city recorded an AQI of 73 on Wednesday. File Pic

Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to witness mainly clear skies, with temperatures likely to range between 27 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, leading to warm conditions through the day.

Meanwhile, Mumbai is likely to record 'satisfactory' air quality on Wednesday. According to the Centre's SAMEER app, the city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 73 at 10 am.

Across the city, Sion and Deonar recorded 'moderate' AQI of 156 and 105, respectively, reflecting relatively higher pollution levels in these areas.

Several other locations, such as Bandra-Kurla Complex (74), Byculla (65), Chakala (86), Ghatkopar (72), Bandra East (69), Mazgaon (61), and Navy Nagar (83) remained within the satisfactory range.

Meanwhile, Malad West (43) and Mulund West (18) recorded the lowest AQI levels, placing them in the ‘good' category and indicating cleaner air compared to most other parts of the city.

Residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, may need to take precautions in areas where AQI levels are elevated.

Rain brings respite from scorching conditions in Delhi

Rain and thunderstorm hit Delhi early on Wednesday, bringing respite from the searing heat conditions.

The minimum temperature settled below the season's normal with station-wise data showing that Safdarjung logged a minimum of 20.4 degrees Celsius, 3.4 degrees Celsius below normal, while Palam logged 20 degrees Celsius, 4.9 degrees Celsius below normal.

The city recorded its first "warm night" conditions of the year on Monday night.

Warm night conditions are declared when the maximum temperature is 40 degrees Celsius or above and the minimum temperature remains 4.5 degrees Celsius to 6.4 degrees Celsius above normal, IMD said.

The India Meteorological Department issued a 'yellow' alert and forecasted thunderstorm with rain.

The weather department has forecast thunderstorm activity accompanied by rain till April 30.

The maximum temperature on Wednesday is expected to hover around 38 degrees Celsius.

Weather experts have attributed the sudden change in conditions to a cyclonic circulation over adjoining areas of Delhi.

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 245.

(With PTI inputs)