Mumbai is set to witness clear skies and warm weather, with temperatures ranging between 24 degree Celsius and 34 degree Celsius, while air quality remains largely satisfactory despite moderate pollution in some areas
Air quality in Mumbai remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category on Monday. File Pic
Mumbai city and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies throughout the day, with maximum and minimum temperature likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively. Humidity levels are expected to remain relatively high, contributing to warm and slightly uncomfortable conditions, especially during the afternoon hours.
According to the Sameer app, the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 92 at 11 am today, placing it in the ‘satisfactory’ category. At this level, minor breathing discomfort may be experienced by sensitive individuals, particularly those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. For the general population, however, air quality remains acceptable.
Among various locations, Deonar recorded the highest pollution level with an AQI of 161, falling in the ‘moderate’ category, followed by Chakala (132), Ghatkopar (105), Malad West (101), Mazgaon (106), and Navy Nagar (104), all indicating moderate air quality levels.
Meanwhile, Kandivali East recorded significantly cleaner air with an AQI of 36, which falls under the ‘good’ category. Other areas also reported relatively better air quality, including Bandra East (88), Bandra-Kurla Complex (94), Byculla (99), Chembur (90), Powai (71), and Worli (91), most of which remain within the satisfactory range.
No rainfall activity is expected in the immediate forecast, and wind patterns are likely to remain light, which may limit the dispersion of pollutants in certain pockets of the city. Overall, weather conditions are expected to remain stable with no major fluctuations, while air quality is likely to stay within the satisfactory to moderate range in the coming hours.
Delhi records minimum temperature at 17.7 degrees Celsius; AQI remains in 'moderate' category
Morning air across the national capital remained cool on Monday, with minimum temperatures settling below normal at most weather stations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as per PTI.
Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded a minimum temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees below normal. Lodhi Road was cooler at 16.4 degrees Celsius, while Ayanagar recorded 16.7 degrees, marking a dip of 4.1 degrees below the seasonal average.
As per PTI, Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'moderate' category in the morning with the average air quality index (AQI) being clocked at 143 (moderate), according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to the weather department, the air quality in the national capital is likely to be in the 'moderate' to 'poor' category for the next six days.
Further, the maximum temperature in Delhi on Monday is likely to be between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius.
(With inputs from PTI)
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