Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to a bright and unusually warm morning on Tuesday, February 17, offering clear skies across the city. The day also began on a positive note as air quality showed an improvement. The city saw a significant drop in AQI, providing a respite to early morning commuters.
Meteorological data from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) indicate that Mumbai will witness partly cloudy skies accompanied by hazy conditions through the day. Temperatures are expected to hover between 19°C and 32°C, a range that signals the gradual transition towards peak summer.
Significant Drop in AQI
Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 105 on Wednesday, categorised as ‘Poor’, which is a significant drop from what the city has been seeing over the last few months. Over the past 24 hours, pollution levels fluctuated across the city, with the lowest AQI of 96 (Moderate), recorded around 6 am. While the marginal decline offers some relief, air quality continues to remain far from safe, underscoring the persistent pollution concerns across the city.
Improved Regional AQI
There has been a significant drop in AQI across multiple pockets in Mumbai, with most of the regions recording a moderate AQI. The lowest AQI is recorded in Gamdevi Station 1 at 58 (Moderate). Following this is Vidya Nagar, Dhakoji Sethpada, Mazgaon and Santa Cruz West with AQIs of 60, 62, 70 and 73, respectively, falling into the moderate category.
