Mumbai Weather Update: Mercury Set To Touch 35°C As Smog Hangs Over City; AQI Remains In Poor Category
Mumbai: Mumbai began Monday under clear skies, but residents continued to experience warm and humid conditions as the Diwali season coincided with persistent pollution. A layer of smog was visible across several parts of the city, with visuals from Bandra showing the skyline obscured by haze. City Reels Under Smog Amid Diwali Mumbai, Maharashtra: Air quality deteriorates as pollution levels rise,…
Mumbai began Monday with clear skies, but residents endured warm and humid conditions amid the Diwali season and ongoing pollution. A layer of smog obscured the skyline in several parts of the city, particularly in Bandra. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast generally clear skies for Monday, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 35°C. Morning temperatures were recorded at 30°C.
Despite brief episodes of unseasonal rainfall, air quality has shown little improvement. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai stood at 126 on Monday morning, indicating a Poor air quality category. AQI readings between 101 and 200 are classified as Poor, with levels above 300 signifying Severe pollution. Mumbai has experienced above-normal warmth and humidity in recent weeks, with no immediate signs of a sustained winter-like change.
IMD Director Bikram Singh stated that temperatures are unlikely to drop significantly enough to bring conditions closer to winter until December.
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