Mumbai: Hot & humid conditions return as transition to summer begins; AQI remains 'very poor'

Hot and humid weather conditions are back in Mumbai with both day and night time temperatures remaining above normal. 

On Saturday morning, the city recorded a temperature of 20°C. The humidity in Mumbai was 67%. According to weather experts, the transition from winter to summer has already begun.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the maximum temperature will go above 36 degrees Celsius in the coming days.

'Poor' air quality

As of Friday morning, Mumbai's AQI was 'poor' at 273; meanwhile, the pollutant PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations were at 306 and 167 respectively.

The Air Quality Index from 0 to 100 is considered as good, 100 to 200 is moderate, from 200 to 300 it is poor, and 300 to 400 is very poor and from 400 to 500 or above it is considered as severe.

Experts attribute this air quality condition to the low temperature and weak winds along with the dust pollution due to construction activities and slow moving traffic in the city.

Mumbai Weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in their daily forecast for the city and surrounding areas, said that the region will see a mainly clear sky for next 24 hours. The minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 21°C & 35°C, respectively.

AQI of different areas in Mumbai

Colaba: 276 AQI Moderate

Mazgaon: 193 AQI Moderate

Worli: 138 AQI Moderate

Sion: 206 AQI Moderate

Bhandup: 211 AQI Poor

Navi Mumbai: 342 AQI Poor