Mumbai wakes up to a partly cloudy sky, with light haze lingering over the city and its suburbs. The conditions remain largely stable through the day, with no major weather changes expected.
Daytime temperatures are likely to rise to around 33 degree Celsius, making the afternoon warm, while the minimum temperature may settle near 18 degree Celsius by night. Overall, the weather is expected to stay calm, with hazy and partly cloudy conditions prevailing across Mumbai.
Data from the SAMEER app indicated that the overall air quality index (AQI) in Mumbai stood at 112 on Saturday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. As per the SAMEER app, pollution levels varied significantly across locations, with Bandra East recording an AQI of 117, Borivali East 60, Andheri East 120, Chembur 104, Colaba 143, Byculla 108, and Kandivali East 119. Ghatkopar registered an AQI of 129, Kurla 106, Malad West 137, and Mazgaon 105.
Delhi`s air quality deteriorates, AQI level at 206 in `poor` category
The air quality in the national capital deteriorated slightly on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 206 in the `poor` category at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A day earlier, the AQI was 196 in the `moderate` category. On Saturday, it stood at 213 at 8 am, according to CPCB.
Meanwhile, the national capital recorded a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius around 7 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Misty conditions prevailed, with humidity at 97 per cent and calm winds reported at 0 km/h.
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`.
A day earlier, Mundka recorded the AQI at 266, followed by Pusa (257), Narela and Rohini (247 each), Ashok Vihar (243), Jahangirpuri (242), Wazirpur (239), Nehru Nagar (237), Shadipur (236), Bawana and Vivek Vihar both were (231), Sirifort (222), and Chandani Chowk (220). Sri Aurobindo Marg had the lowest AQI at 126.
Other areas recorded the AQI of IGI Airport (131), Aya Nagar (136), Lodhi Road (139), Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (140), IIT Delhi (141), and Mandir Marg (145).
(Inputs from ANI)
