Mumbai woke up to a chilly surprise on Wednesday, experiencing its coldest November morning in over a decade

However, hazy conditions were reported in several areas in the city

According to the Air Quality Index website, the overall AQI hovered around 173 at 12:35 pm, a figure that is 'unhealthy' with pockets such as Mazagaon, Malad and Sewri, slipping into the poor range

The temperature at the Santacruz observatory dipped to 16.2 degrees Celsius, a significant drop of at least 5 degrees Celsius below the usual minimum for this time of year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

As per the IMD, several regions in the state also logged single-digit minimum temperatures. The sudden fall in temperatures across Maharashtra marks the strongest winter spell so far this season