Mumbai Pollution Update: City's air inches closer to 'very poor' yet again, AQI at 283; mercury at 20°C

Mumbai's weather is seeing warmer days as the winter chill--the city saw this year--is ebbing away. The temperatures in the city after a slight dip earlier this week are on the rise again.

On February 8, the maximum temperature recorded was 33.6°C.

On Thursday morning, Mumbai's temperature remained at 20°C. The humidity in Mumbai was 81%. According to weather experts, the transition from winter to summer has already begun.

'Poor' air quality

As of Thursday morning, Mumbai's AQI was 'poor' at 283; meanwhile, the pollutant PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations were at 283 and 162 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, 300 to 400 is very poor and from 400 to 500 or above, it is considered as severe.

Experts say that air quality is currently bad because of the low temperatures 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 mainly clear sky for next 24 hours. The minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 19°C & 33°C, respectively.

AQI of different areas in Mumbai

Colaba: 192 AQI Moderate

Worli: 205 AQI Poor

Sion: 235 AQI Poor

Deonar: 338 AQI Very Poor

Thane: 220 AQI Poor

Navi Mumbai: 329 AQI Very Poor