Mumbai: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is set to experience overcast weather with moderate to heavy rains today on Friday, July 4, 2025. The city is already experiencing rainfall and cool temperatures. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 27 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively. Humidity is expected to be around 81 per cent and the wind is expected to blow steadily at 29 km/h.
Rainfall is predicted in these regions
In Maharashtra, rainfall intensity remains strong in the Konkan and Ghat areas, leading to an orange alert being issued for these regions, while a yellow alert has been issued in Nashik and Madhya Maharashtra. According to the IMD, intense rainfall is likely to occur, and it will be accompanied by squally/gusty winds at isolated places over Konkan, Marathawada, and Madhya Maharashtra. Apart from Maharashtra, the rainfall is also predicted in Bihar, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, West Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Assam & Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
Today's AQI
The AQI is likely to stand at 62, which indicates satisfactory air quality in the city. Some people who are less sensitive to air pollution may also have problems. Sensitive people may face more problems. The higher the AQI, the higher the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. An AQI of 50 or less indicates good air quality, while an AQI of more than 300 indicates hazardous air quality. On February 17, the city's air quality was in the good category with an AQI of 98.
About the Southwest monsoon
The Southwest Monsoon is a seasonal wind shift that brings heavy rainfall to South Asia, particularly India, from June to September. It is the monsoon period in India. The monsoon is characterised by a reversed wind pattern. During this time, winds usually blow from land to sea and from sea to land, bringing moisture and rainfall.
