Mumbai on Sunday morning woke up to clear skies with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting temperatures likely to touch 35 degrees Celsius on March 22.
The weather department has predicted mainly clear skies throughout the day on Sunday.
Such conditions are typical during this time of the year when humidity remains moderate and skies stay largely cloud-free.
According to a weather bulletin, the maximum temperature in Mumbai is expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle at approximately 23 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
The weather is likely to remain warm during the afternoon hours, though mornings and late evenings may feel relatively comfortable.
Yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar
The IMD has predicted hot and humid weather conditions for Mumbai and its adjoining areas on Monday, March 23 and issued a yellow alert for the city, Thane and Palghar areas.
A weather bulletin stated that hot and humid conditions were very likely at isolated pockets in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar.
A similar alert has also been issued for parts of Maharashtra including Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.
Thunderstorm, rain in parts of Maharashtra
Meanwhile, according to the IMD, some parts of Maharashtra were very likely to witness rains and thunderstorm on March 23.
Districts including Ahilyanagar, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Latur and Dharashiv were likely to witness thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated place.
A yellow alert has been issued for these districts for Monday, March 23.
AQI in Mumbai
Despite the rising heat, Mumbai’s air quality has improved over the past 24 hours.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board`s (CPCB) Sameer app, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was on Sunday recorded `Satisfactory` at 10:05 pm and stood at 78.
A health impact message stated, “Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.”
AQI recorded in parts of the city
Bandra Kurla Complex: 89 (Satisfactory)
Borivali East: 93 (Satisfactory)
Byculla: 84 (Satisfactory)
Malad West: 78 (Satisfactory)
Andheri: 110 (Moderate)
Deonar: 103 (Moderate)
Colaba: 71 (Satisfactory)
Meanwhile, the air quality was recorded as `Satisfactory` in Thane which reported an AQI at 84 on Sunday morning.
In Kalyan AQI was recorded at 98 (Satisfactory), and in Navi Mumbai at 108 was in `Moderate` category.
