{
  "id": 15702682,
  "title": "Mumbai Weather Update: Mercury Set To Touch 36°C Today As Hot & Humid Conditions Persist; AQI Remains In Unhealthy Range",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/mumbai-weather-update-mercury-set-to-touch-36-c-today-as-hot-humid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:52:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-weather-update-mercury-set-to-touch-36c-today-as-hot-humid-conditions-persist-aqi-remains-in-unhealthy-range-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai faced hot and humid conditions on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a maximum temperature of 36°C. The minimum temperature recorded was 29°C, offering little relief from the heat. This forecast follows a recent heatwave, where temperatures soared to 38.2°C last week. The increased temperatures were due to anti-cyclonic conditions, easterly winds, and the early end of the monsoon. While temperatures have decreased from last week's peak, the humidity and warmth are likely to make the weather uncomfortable. Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 248, putting it in the 'Unhealthy' category, indicating poor air quality.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to hot and humid conditions on Tuesday, with largely clear skies and calm winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally clear skies through the day, with the maximum temperature expected to touch 36°C. The minimum temperature was recorded at 29°C on Tuesday morning, indicating little respite from the prevailing warmth. The forecast comes after…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mumbai to experience 36°C temperature today",
    "Humidity and heat make conditions uncomfortable",
    "AQI at 248, categorized as Unhealthy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}