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, causing temperatures to rise steadily. Representational pic
Mumbaikars woke up to a hazy morning on Thursday. However, the visibility is likely to improve as the day progresses, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting clear skies for the rest of the day.
The maximum temperature is likely to hover at 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.
Meanwhile, according to the Centre's SAMEER app, 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.
Delhi's air quality improves slightly but AQI remains in 'poor' category at 275
The national capital saw a slight improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall air quality index (AQI) recorded at 275 on Thursday around 7 am.
However, it continued to remain in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
On Wednesday, the AQI in the national capital was 'very poor' at 312.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, despite the improvement in AQI, a thin layer of smog persisted in parts of the city.
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).
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.
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'.
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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