The city is expected to see clear skies and dry weather conditions, with comfortable mornings giving way to warmer afternoons. There are no forecasts of dense fog this week as visibility is likely to remain clear
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Mumbai residents experienced a calm and pleasant start to the day on Wednesday, with temperatures dipping to 20.3 degrees Celsius in the early morning hours. The city is expected to see clear skies and dry weather conditions, with comfortable mornings giving way to warmer afternoons. There are no forecasts of dense fog this week as visibility is likely to remain clear.
According to the India Meteorological Department, generally pleasant weather conditions are set to prevail across the financial capital. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 17 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius. While the weather remained comfortable, deteriorating air quality emerged as a major concern, overshadowing the favourable morning conditions.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 17.4 degrees Celsius in Santacruz, while Colaba reported a low of 20.8 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 103 in the early hours, placing it in the ‘poor’ category.
AQI levels across Mumbai:
Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC): 105
Borivali East: 87
Andheri East: 95
Chembur: 110
Deonar: 113
Ghatkopar: 83
Kandivali West: 96
Kherwadi, Bandra East: 96
Officials continue to monitor air quality levels as residents are advised to take necessary precautions, especially those with respiratory conditions.
Delhi's air quality improves, AQI recorded at 221 in 'Poor' category
Meanwhile, the national capital witnessed a significant improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 8 am. However, it remained in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Air quality improved sharply compared to Wednesday, when the AQI was over 300. Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor.
In Anand Vihar, a thin layer of smog lingered, although visibility was relatively clear, with an AQI of 292, placing it in the 'poor' category. Additionally, a thin layer of smog engulfed areas around Dhaula Kuan, Akshardham and India Gate this morning.
According to CPCB data, several areas in the capital, including Bawana (289), Chandni Chowk (255), Dwarka Sector 8 (222), and Patparganj (230), experienced improved air quality, though the levels still fell within the 'poor' category. DTU also recorded poor air quality, with an AQI of 249.
However, some areas of the city had better air quality than others. For instance, Aya Nagar recorded an AQI of 137, falling in the 'moderate' category, according to CPCB data. Mandir Marg (171), Najafgarh (137), and CRRI Mathura Road (162) also recorded similar results, entering the 'moderate' category.
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