Mumbai weather is likely to be hazy during the morning hours, with skies clearing by afternoon and evening. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 34 degree Celsius, while the minimum may settle near 19 degree Celcius
The sky will remain mainly clear from the afternoon through the evening, allowing temperatures to rise steadily. File Pic
Mumbai weather is expected to be slightly hazy conditions during the morning hours on Thursday, with visibility likely to improve as the day progresses.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sky will remain mainly clear from the afternoon through the evening, allowing temperatures to rise steadily.
The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 19 degrees Celsius, indicating warm daytime conditions with relatively cooler early mornings. The combination of morning haze and clear skies later in the day is typical of the ongoing winter transition period, with no significant change in weather conditions anticipated over the next 24 hours.
Data from the Sameer app indicated that the overall air quality index (AQI) in Mumbai stood at 128 on Thursday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. Pollution levels varied significantly across locations, with Bandra-Kurla Complex recording an AQI of 140, Borivali East 94, Byculla 141, Andheri East 157, Chembur 115, Colaba 118, and Kandivali East 132. Ghatkopar registered an AQI of 148, Kandivali East 132, Malad West 152, and Mazgaon 132, Mumbai is likely to witness moderate air quality across the city today, with hazy conditions during the morning hours.
Skies are expected to gradually clear by the evening, bringing improved visibility later in the day.
Delhi's air quality improves slightly, AQI remains in 'poor' category at 275
The national capital saw a little improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at around 7 am recorded at 275. However, it remained in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Air quality improved compared to Wednesday, when the AQI was over 312. Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor.
According to CPCB data, several areas in the capital recorded the 'very poor' air quality, including Anand Vihar (332), Bawana (306), Ashok Vihar (320), Dwarka Sector 8 (328), RK Puram (314), Rohini (322) and Patparganj (307).
However, some areas of the city had better air quality than others. For instance, Aya Nagar recorded an AQI of 214, Chandni Chowk (218), and Sonia Vihar (299) experienced improved air quality, though the levels still fell within the 'poor' category.
Light rain brings slight AQI relief to Delhi, air quality still ‘poor’
As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'.
The IMD stated that the rainfall signalled the beginning of an active weather phase, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hail likely to affect several states during the day. Light rain lashed several parts of the city and adjoining NCR areas in the early morning hours.
(With inputs from ANI)
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