According to IMD observations, the city recorded minimum temperatures of 23.1 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 21.1 degrees Celsius at Santacruz, both close to seasonal averages; AQI dips to 58
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Residents in Vasai and parts of north MMR reported light drizzling around 11 pm. Representational Pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast mainly clear skies over Mumbai and its suburbs.
According to IMD observations, the city recorded minimum temperatures of 23.1 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 21.1 degrees Celsius at Santacruz, both close to seasonal averages. No rainfall was reported at either station in the last 24 hours.
Air quality in Mumbai showed noticeable improvement. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s Sameer App recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 58, placing it in the ‘satisfactory’ category and marking an improvement compared to the past three days.
AQI across Mumbai
Across the city, AQI levels remained within the satisfactory to moderate range. Chembur recorded the lowest AQI at 48, while Deonar reported the highest at 75. Other areas such as Bandra Kurla Complex (70), Andheri East (74), Colaba (63), and Ghatkopar (68) also reflected stable air quality conditions.
However, parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) witnessed brief rainfall late Thursday night. Residents in Vasai and parts of north MMR reported light drizzling around 11 pm.
Maharashtra weather overview
After several days of widespread rain alerts, the IMD has now predicted largely dry weather across most districts of Maharashtra.
The latest IMD bulletin, based on observations recorded at 08:30 am on Friday, indicated no significant rainfall activity across the state. Minimum temperatures varied widely, ranging from 13.8 degrees Celsius in Mahabaleshwar to 23.2 degrees Celsius in Harnai.
Interior regions recorded below-normal temperatures, with Ahmednagar at 15.4 degrees Celsius, Aurangabad at 16.8 degrees Celsius, and Nashik at 15.6 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas such as Dahanu (19.6 degrees Celsius) and Ratnagiri (21.4 degrees Celsius) experienced relatively moderate conditions.
Humidity levels remained high across most parts of the state. Stations including Jalgaon, Jeur, and Sangli reported around 75 per cent humidity, while Mumbai (Colaba) recorded 76 per cent. Mahabaleshwar stood out with comparatively lower humidity at 41 per cent.
Rainfall activity remained largely subdued. Most stations reported ‘nil’ precipitation, although Aurangabad received 8 mm of rainfall and Sholapur recorded the highest at 9 mm. Light rainfall was also reported in Sangli (0.2 mm), Satara (0.4 mm), and Kolhapur (0.1 mm).
Overall, Maharashtra is expected to witness predominantly dry weather conditions over the coming days, with isolated light rainfall and slightly below-normal minimum temperatures in some interior regions.
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