On Tuesday, Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
As per the IMD Mumbai weather report, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Santacruz recorded a minimum temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius, also with no rainfall.
According to the Sameer app, Mumbai’s air quality index (AQI) for today is 127, which is considered moderate. This level of air quality may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart disease.
Air quality across different parts of the city is as follows:
Kurla: 107
Powai: 75
Vile Parle: 125
Borivali East: 125
Worli: 112
Sion: 61
Colaba: 90
Mograon: 115
Kherwadi (Bandra East): 171
Sewri: 307 (very poor), which can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure.
On Monday, the city recorded an overall AQI of 114.
Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has categorised Delhi’s air quality as “Very Poor”, with the overall AQI reported around 304. Most areas of the city were blanketed in a layer of smog, according to the news agency ANI.
Specific readings include:
Anand Vihar: AQI 383 – Very Poor, blanketed by smog
Akshardham Temple area: AQI 383 – Very Poor, smog-covered
ITO: AQI 331 – Very Poor
Ghazipur: AQI 383 – Very Poor
India Gate and Kartavya Path: AQI 312 – Very Poor
AIIMS: AQI 277 – Poor, slightly better than other areas
According to CPCB, the Air Quality Index (AQI) ranges from 0 to 500 and is divided into six categories:
Good (0–50): Minimal or no health impact
Satisfactory (51–100): Acceptable air quality, though sensitive groups may experience slight discomfort
Moderate (101–200): Pollution increasing; may cause breathing difficulties in people with asthma, lung conditions, or heart diseases
Poor (201–300): Prolonged exposure can cause breathing discomfort even in healthy individuals
Very Poor (301–400): Poses risk of respiratory illness for healthy people during long-term exposure
Severe (401–500): Dangerous for everyone; air quality becomes hazardous
Winter months often see several parts of Delhi falling into the Poor and Very Poor categories, highlighting growing air pollution concerns in the capital.
(With ANI inputs)
