According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded minimum temperatures of 20.7 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 17.4 degrees Celsius at Santacruz on December 27, with no rainfall reported at either station
Clear skies, cool minimums and moderate AQI greet Mumbai. FILE PIC
Mumbai is likely to witness a mainly clear sky across the city and suburbs on Saturday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded minimum temperatures of 20.7 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 17.4 degrees Celsius at Santacruz on December 27, with no rainfall reported at either station.
Meanwhile, air quality remained in the moderate category. As per the SAMEER app, Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 137, which may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart ailments. Among key locations, Chembur recorded poor air quality with an AQI of 276, followed by Bandra Kurla Complex at 172 and Andheri East at 144. Colaba recorded an AQI of 118, Borivali 115, Deonar 142, Kandivali West 130, Kherwadi in Bandra East 126, while Ghatkopar recorded comparatively better air quality at 90.
Delhi air quality slips to 'Very Poor' as smog engulfs city; AQI crosses 300
Delhi's air quality has worsened, slipping back into the 'Very Poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300 in many areas. Thick smog and fog trap pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life.
Authorities are monitoring pollution levels and enforcing measures such as the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to address the situation.
Visuals around India Gate as a layer of smog engulfs the national capital. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 303, classified as 'Very Poor' by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
Visuals around the Anand Vihar area as a layer of smog engulfs the national capital. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 410, classified as 'Severe' by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
Visuals around the ITO area as a layer of smog engulfs the national capital. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 379, classified as 'very poor' by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
In addition, visuals in the Akshardham area are affected as smog envelops the national capital. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 410, classified as 'Severe' by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
Visuals around the Dhaula Kuan area as a layer of smog engulfs the national capital. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 252, classified as 'Poor' by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan, including restrictions on construction and industrial activities.
A combination of cold weather, calm winds, and dense fog is trapping pollutants, leading to haze and smog. This cycle of poor air quality is expected to persist with current weather patterns, prompting continuous monitoring and calls for stricter pollution control measures.
'Very Poor' air quality requires people, especially vulnerable groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory issues), to limit prolonged outdoor exposure and wear masks.
(With ANI inputs)
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