{
  "id": 18447472,
  "title": "Mumbai Weather Update: Temperatures Set To Touch 35°C During Diwali; Smog Persists As AQI Remains Poor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/mumbai-weather-update-temperatures-set-to-touch-35-c-during-diwali",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T04:16:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-weather-update-temperatures-set-to-touch-35c-during-diwali-smog-persists-as-aqi-hits-162-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai is bracing for scorching temperatures during the Diwali celebrations, forecasted to reach a high of 35°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts mainly clear skies and mild winds, offering minimal respite from the heat. The city's sky is currently veiled by a thick layer of smog, contributing to the overall poor air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai stands at 162, which falls in the 'Poor' category, indicating elevated pollution levels. Despite recent rainfall, the AQI remains elevated, raising concerns for Mumbaikars during the festive period. The IMD director, Bikram Singh, suggests that a significant drop in temperatures, bringing a more winter-like feel, is not expected until December.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Mumbai continued to experience warm and dry conditions on Friday, with mild winds offering little relief as temperatures are expected to hover around 35°C through the Diwali festivities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies, with the daytime maximum likely to reach 35°C. A thick layer of smog can be seen engulfing the skyline. Mumbai, Maharashtra: A…",
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  "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."
}