Mumbai wakes up to haze, clear skies likely as temperature rises
Mumbai weather is likely to be hazy during the morning hours, with skies clearing by afternoon and evening. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 34 degree Celsius, while the minimum may settle near 20 degree Celcius
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Mumbai weather is likely to experience hazy conditions during the morning hours, with the sky gradually clearing by the afternoon and evening, reports by India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD, the sky will remain clear in the afternoon through the evening, causing temperatures to rise steadily.
Day temperatures are expected to hover around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle near 20 degrees Celsius, indicating warm daytime conditions with relatively pleasant nights.
Data from the SAMEER app indicated that the overall air quality index (AQI) in Mumbai stood at 117 on Saturday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. As per the SAMEER app, pollution levels varied significantly across locations, with Bandra-Kurla Complex recording an AQI of 136, Borivali East 69, Andheri East 132, Chembur 108, Colaba 103, and Kandivali East 108. Ghatkopar registered an AQI of 128, Bandra East 167, Malad West 128, and Mazgaon 106.
Delhi`s air quality improves, AQI recorded at 213
The national capital on Saturday witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 213 at 8, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
The improvement in the overall air quality follows Friday, when the AQI was recorded at 226 at 8 am. However, categorically, the Air Quality Index remained in the "poor" category.
Delhi`s ITO witnessed a busy morning with AQI recorded at 223 in the "poor" category, the AQI at Chandni Chowk was recorded at 232 and was recorded at 239 in RK Puram, in the same category.
Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor.
As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is `good`, 51 to 100 `satisfactory`, 101 to 200 `moderate`, 201 to 300 `poor`, 301 to 400 `very poor` and 401 to 500 `severe`.
The temperature in Delhi is recorded at 13.2 degC with strong surface winds during the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated. The capital city was blanketed in a thick layer of fog this morning.
(Inputs from ANI)
