Mumbai Weather Update: Light Rain, Gusty Winds As IMD Forecasts Moderate Showers; AQI Remains ‘Good’

Mumbai Weather Update: Light Rain, Gusty Winds As IMD Forecasts Moderate Showers; AQI Remains ‘Good’

Mumbai experienced light drizzle, cloudy skies and gusty winds on Sunday, with the IMD forecasting moderate rain at several places and isolated heavy showers. Winds may reach 50–60 kmph during intense spells, while temperatures are expected around 31°C. No rain alert has been issued for the week. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s air quality remained in the ‘Good’ category with an AQI of 31.

Prathamesh KharadeUpdated: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10:23 AM IST
Mumbai Weather Update: Light Rain, Gusty Winds As IMD Forecasts Moderate Showers; AQI Remains ‘Good’
Mumbai Weather Update: |

Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to light drizzle, overcast skies and gusty winds on Sunday as monsoon conditions continued across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall at several places during the day, although no rain alert has been issued for Mumbai for the week.

Today's Weather Update

According to the IMD, Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to remain generally cloudy, with moderate rain expected at several locations. While widespread heavy rainfall is not anticipated, isolated areas could receive moderate to heavy showers accompanied by gusty winds.

Wind speeds are expected to remain between 40 and 50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph during intense spells of rain. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 31°C, while the minimum temperature recorded on Sunday morning was 29°C.

Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region witnessed several moderate to heavy spells of rain during the opening days of August. The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across the city through the week as monsoon conditions remain active.

Mumbai's overall AQI

Mumbai's overall AQI | AQI.in

Overall AQI Remains Good

Despite the rainy and windy conditions, Mumbai’s air quality remained in the ‘Good’ category on Sunday morning. According to official data, the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 31. Under the standard AQI classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘Good’, while readings between 51 and 100 fall under the ‘Moderate’ category. AQI levels between 101 and 200 are classified as ‘Poor’, 201 to 300 as ‘Unhealthy’, and readings above 300 as ‘Severe’.

With moderate rain and gusty winds expected at intervals, residents have been advised to remain cautious, particularly while travelling during intense spells of rainfall. However, with no rain alert issued for the city, Mumbai is expected to see generally manageable monsoon conditions over the coming days.

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