As per the sameer app, the air quality index (AQI) of Mumbai on Thursday is 130, which falls in the moderate category. This may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart diseases
The air quality index (AQI) of Mumbai on Thursday is 130. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
Haze is expected during the morning hours, with a partly cloudy sky towards the afternoon and evening across the city and suburbs. City temperatures on Thursday saw a minimum of 20.5 degrees Celsius at Colaba, with no rainfall recorded. Santacruz reported a minimum of 16.4 degrees Celsius, also with dry conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai.
As per the sameer app, the air quality index (AQI) of Mumbai on Thursday is 130, which falls in the moderate category. This may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart diseases.
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' with overall AQI of 277 as thick smog blankets the capital
Meanwhile, the national capital is experiencing cold weather, with a thick blanket of smog continuing to envelop the city on Thursday. Air quality remained in the 'poor' category across several parts of Delhi, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to CPCB readings, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 277, placing it in the 'poor' category.
However, several areas in the city witnessed a further decline in air quality. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 324, slipping into the 'very poor' category. Other areas, including Chandni Chowk (320), Jahangirpuri (327), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (306), and Nehru Nagar (343), also recorded worsening air quality.
In contrast, some locations recorded slightly improved air quality compared to other regions in the city. For instance, Asok Nagar recorded an AQI of 296, which falls into the 'poor' category. Other areas like IGI Airport (207), ITO (270), and Burari (231) also recorded similar results.
According to AQI categorisation: 0–50 is 'good', 51–100 'satisfactory', 101–200 'moderate', 201–300 'poor', 301–400 'very poor', and 401–500 'severe'.
On 6 January, the national capital experienced cold weather and recorded its first 'cold day' of the season.
Maximum temperatures in areas such as Palam and Lodi Road were recorded within a narrow range of 13 degrees Celsius to 16 degrees Celsius. It marks the onset of a winter spell, as it is the first day of such conditions.
The IMD has forecast that these cold-day conditions are likely to persist through tomorrow, indicating no immediate relief for residents.
According to the IMD, a 'cold day' is defined as a day when the maximum temperature is between 4.5 and 6.4 degrees Celsius below the seasonal norm. If temperatures fall 6.5 degrees Celsius below the seasonal norm, it is classified as a severe cold day.
Meanwhile, Republic Day rehearsals continued at India Gate, with security personnel and parade participants carrying on preparations for the upcoming national celebrations.
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