Mumbai city and its suburbs are expected to witness mainly clear skies through the day. Warm weather conditions are likely to prevail, with the maximum temperature touching around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle near 22 degrees Celsius.
According to the latest forecast issued at 10 am, clear skies expected across city and suburbs.
Mumbai`s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 146 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category.
According to the Centre’s SAMEER app, pollution levels varied across different parts of the city on Saturday. Bandra-Kurla Complex recorded an AQI of 147, Byculla 106, Andheri East 152, Chembur 118, Colaba 120, Deonar 171, Ghatkopar 155, Bandra East 128, Mulund West 118. All these areas reported an AQI in the `moderate` category.
Meanwhile, Borivali East recorded and AQI of 90 and Sion 68, placing them in `satisfactory` category.
According to the latest air quality readings, Worli recorded an AQI of 218 and Kandivali East 288 which is comparatively higher pollution levels than several other locations in the city. Both areas are reporting an AQI in the `poor` range, indicating relatively elevated pollution levels compared to other monitoring stations that are showing lower readings.
Delhi’s AQI remains in ‘poor’ category, IMD predicts clear skies
According to IANS, Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the `poor’ category on Saturday, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a mainly clear sky accompanied by morning mist. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius.
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed varying AQI levels across monitoring stations in the national Capital.
The 24-hour average AQI stood at 210 at 4 p.m. on Friday, marginally higher than Thursday’s reading of 208 recorded at the same time. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature on Friday was 12.8 degrees Celsius.
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), the AQI is expected to remain in the ‘poor’ category until Monday. Thereafter, it may fluctuate between the ‘poor’ and ‘moderate’ categories.
Delhi’s weather has left residents experiencing contrasting conditions, with chilly mornings gradually giving way to warmer afternoons nearing 30 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the maximum temperature reached 28.4 degrees Celsius, which was 2.9 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 12.8 degrees Celsius, one degree below the seasonal average, according to the IMD.
The weather department has indicated that similar conditions are likely to persist in the coming days, with clear skies and light morning mist. Although no extreme weather events are anticipated, early-hour visibility may be slightly affected due to mist.
Sunny afternoons have brought some relief following the recent cold spell, and many residents are welcoming the gradual shift toward warmer days across the capital.
