The Regional Met Centre (RMC) in Mumbai, the minimum temperature in the city was on Friday morning recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius at the Santacruz observatory and at Colaba the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.4 degrees Celsius
Mumbai residents can expect a warm and largely sunny day, typical of early March conditions in the city. Representational Pic/File
Mumbai was on Friday likely to experience a warm and sunny day with mainly clear skies and hot and humid conditions were likely across the city and its suburbs, according to the weather department update as on March 6 morning.
The Regional Met Centre (RMC) in Mumbai, the minimum temperature in the city was on Friday morning recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius at the Santacruz observatory and at Colaba the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.4 degrees Celsius.
It said that the maximum temperature was likely to hover around 36 degrees Celsius on March 6.
According to the RMC, the sun rose at 06:54 am and is expected to set at 18:46 pm.
The weather department have indicated stable atmospheric conditions, with no major changes expected during this period.
Residents can expect a warm and largely sunny day, typical of early March conditions in the city.
AQI in Mumbai
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was on Friday morning recorded 'Satisfactory' at 9:05 am and stood at 84.
A health impact message stated, "The air quality is satisfactory with minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people."
AQI recorded in parts of the city
Bandra Kurla Complex: 108 (Moderate)
Borivali East: 103 (Moderate)
Mazgaon: 92 (Satisfactory)
Andheri East: 106 (Moderate)
Chembur: 78 (satisfactory)
Colaba: 98 (Satisfactory)
Shivaji Nagar: 111 (Moderate)
In surrounding areas of the city including Thane and Navi Mumbai the air quality remained 'Moderate'.
The air quality was recorded as 'Moderate' in Thane which reported an AQI at 82 on Tuesday morning. In Kalyan AQI was recorded at 44, and in Navi Mumbai at 86.
Hot afternoons in Mumbai
Mumbai is currently experiencing warm weather, with temperatures ranging between 25 degrees Celsius in the mornings and rising up to 36 degrees Celsius during the day.
The city and surrounding suburbs are seeing mainly clear skies, light north-easterly winds, and moderate humidity levels.
Mumbai has been experiencing hot afternoons since last week of February, with hot weather conditions especially in afternoons.
Since the start of March the skies have remained mostly clear, with light north-easterly winds and moderate humidity.
The experts have advised residents to stay hydrated and take precautions while outdoors during the peak daytime heat and scorching afternoon sun.
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