Mumbai continued to experience hot and humid conditions on Sunday, November 8, with daytime temperatures remaining high across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast mainly clear skies in Mumbai and its suburbs, while the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 129, placing it in the moderate category.
Colaba and Santacruz record no rainfall
According to the temperature observations for November 8, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz registered 22.4 degrees Celsius.
Neither of the two weather stations recorded rainfall. The IMD forecast also indicated mainly clear skies over Mumbai and its suburbs, with no rain warning for the city.
Colaba records maximum temperature of 36.6 degrees Celsius
Daytime temperatures remained elevated across Mumbai, with Colaba recording a maximum of 36.6 degrees Celsius and Santacruz registering 36.2 degrees Celsius.
The high temperatures, combined with humid conditions, continued to make the weather uncomfortable for residents. Mainly clear skies are expected to persist over the city, according to the IMD forecast.
Mumbai’s overall AQI stands at 129
Mumbai’s overall AQI was reported at 129 on Sunday morning, according to figures available through the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app.
Under India’s national AQI classification, readings between 51 and 100 are categorised as satisfactory, while readings from 101 to 200 fall in the moderate category. The city’s AQI of 129 therefore placed its overall air quality in the moderate range.
BKC records AQI of 167
Air quality varied across Mumbai’s monitoring stations, with several locations recording moderate pollution levels.
Bandra-Kurla Complex recorded an AQI of 167, the highest among the locations listed. Deonar followed with an AQI of 159, while Worli recorded 139 and Colaba reported 129.
Andheri registered an AQI of 108, while Borivali recorded 102. Both readings fall within the moderate category under the national AQI classification.
Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan record moderate AQI
Air quality readings also varied across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Thane recorded an AQI of 109, while Navi Mumbai registered 154. Kalyan reported an AQI of 124. All three readings fall within the moderate category.
