The city and its suburbs are likely to witness mainly clear skies on Thursday, with temperatures expected to hover around 34 degrees Celsius (maximum) and 24 degrees Celsius (minimum), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
AQI across Mumbai
Air quality in Mumbai remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 63, as per the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer App. At this level, minor breathing discomfort may be experienced by sensitive individuals.
Across the city, AQI levels varied: Deonar (119) recorded the highest pollution levels, followed by Bandra Kurla Complex (90), Andheri East (89) and Borivali East (82). Relatively cleaner air was reported in Colaba (63), Chembur (56) and Byculla (52).
AQI in MMR
In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane (80), Navi Mumbai (70) and Kalyan (58) also reported air quality in the satisfactory range.
Overall, weather conditions are expected to remain stable with no major fluctuations, while air quality is likely to stay within the satisfactory bracket.
Maharashtra weather update: Dry conditions persist, temperatures hover above normal in parts
Maharashtra continued to witness largely dry weather on Thursday, with several regions recording above-normal maximum temperatures, according to the IMD`s latest morning update at 8.30 am.
Interior districts such as Sholapur (38.1 degrees Celsius), Jeur (37.5 degrees Celsius), Parbhani and Sangli (37.3 degrees Celsius each) emerged among the hottest locations, indicating a steady rise in daytime temperatures across central and southern parts of the state.
Temperatures in coastal areas
Coastal areas remained relatively moderate, with Mumbai recording 33.6 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 33.0 degrees Celsius at Santacruz, close to normal levels. Dahanu and Ratnagiri also saw milder conditions compared to interior regions.
Night temperatures stayed comfortable in most places, ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius. Cooler conditions were observed in hill stations like Mahabaleshwar (17.2 degrees Celsius), while cities like Pune division and Marathwada recorded minimum temperatures slightly below normal.
Humidity levels across Maharashtra
Humidity levels remained high along the coast, particularly in Dahanu (78 per cent) and Mumbai (around 70–76 per cent) in the morning hours, while interior regions experienced comparatively drier conditions by evening.
Overall, the state is expected to continue with dry weather, with no significant rainfall activity indicated and temperatures likely to remain steady or rise slightly in the coming days.
