The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 138, indicating moderate pollution levels. The AQI has been steadily rising since Monday with no signs of improvement
Such conditions may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart ailments. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
Maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai on Thursday are likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
As per the IMD, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 23.1 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Santacruz saw a minimum of 20.7 degrees Celsius, also without any precipitation.
The IMD has predicted a mainly clear sky over the city and suburbs, but the air quality tells a different story.
As per the SAMEER app, the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 138, indicating moderate pollution levels. The AQI has been steadily rising since Monday with no signs of improvement. On Monday, it was 114, on Tuesday 126, on Wednesday 128, and today it has climbed further to 138. Such conditions may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart ailments.
AQI across major city locations:
Kurla: 107
Powai: 83
Vile Parle: 129
Worli: 75
Sion: 87
Mazgaon: 129
Borivali East: 172
Deonar: 156
Malad West: 150
Navy Nagar, Colaba: 122
Delhi air quality sees slight improvement as AQI settles at 299
Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall AQI standing at 299 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
For comparison, the city recorded an AQI of 342 at 4 pm on December 3, placing it in the 'very poor' category. According to CPCB, the air quality in some parts of the National Capital improved and was classified in the 'poor category'. Najafgarh recorded an AQI of 286, while IGI Airport T3 reported 255. Sri Aurobindo Marg and North Campus registered AQI of 283 and 281, respectively.
But despite slight improvement, several parts of the city remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog. Areas like Ghazipur and Akshardham reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced. According to CPCB, many areas in the National Capital fell into the 'very poor' category.
The area around Anand Vihar was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with an AQI of 316 in the 'very poor' category. According to CPCB data, Sonia Vihar recorded an AQI of 302, while Wazirpur recorded 323. The Air Quality Index in Patparganj was 309.
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'.
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