Mumbai Weather Update: Morning Chill Brings Slight Relief, Daytime Temperature Likely To Touch 35°C During Diwali; AQI Stays Poor

Mumbai experienced a warm and mostly dry day on Saturday, with mild breezes offering minimal respite from the heat as preparations for Diwali festivities commenced. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted clear skies and a peak temperature of 35°C. A dense layer of smog and haze engulfed Marine Drive, contributing to the city's poor air quality index.

The minimum temperature recorded at dawn was 26°C, while the anticipated daytime high hovered around 35°C. Meteorologists expect similar weather conditions to persist over the coming five to six days, barring any significant shift during the holiday season. Mumbai has been grappling with consistent warmth and humidity this season, yet no signs of winter are evident in the near future.

While temperatures showed a slight dip in recent days, the current forecast indicates the relief might be temporary. Bikram Singh, Director of IMD Mumbai, stated that a more pronounced drop, indicative of winter, is projected only from December. Despite recent rainfall, Mumbai's air quality remained a matter of concern, with an overall AQI of 111 on Saturday morning, placing it in the Poor range.

Pollution levels persistently remain elevated, even with the recent precipitation. As per AQI.in's standards, scores between 0 and 50 are classified as Good , 51–100 as Satisfactory , 101–200 as Poor , 201–300 as Very Poor , and anything above 300 is designated Severe . With dry weather and smog anticipated to continue, air pollution will likely pose additional challenges for Mumbai residents during Diwali celebrations.

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