Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 27: Mumbai woke up to hazy skies and humid conditions on Tuesday, October 27, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast dry weather across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in Mumbai and its suburbs is expected to reach around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to remain in the mid-20s.

According to IMD observations for October 26, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz registered 22.5 degrees Celsius. Both observatories reported no rainfall.

Daytime temperatures remained high, with Santacruz recording a maximum of 37.1 degrees Celsius and Colaba 35.7 degrees Celsius. The warm and humid conditions may cause discomfort during the afternoon, particularly for people spending extended periods outdoors. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat.

Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 97 on Tuesday morning, placing it in the satisfactory category under India’s national AQI classification, according to figures attributed to the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app. AQI readings between 51 and 100 are classified as satisfactory, while readings between 101 and 200 fall under the moderate category.

However, several locations in the city recorded moderate pollution levels. Bandra-Kurla Complex registered an AQI of 140, followed by Colaba at 124, Deonar at 113 and Andheri at 112. Worli recorded an AQI of 82, while Borivali registered 92.

Across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane recorded an AQI of 95, Navi Mumbai 93 and Kalyan 97. All three readings fell within the satisfactory category.