Mumbai Weather: Mumbai and its neighbouring regions may witness light spells of rain on Tuesday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
issuing a yellow nowcast warning for the city and Thane. The alert comes amid changing winter conditions across Maharashtra, alongside concerns over the city’s air quality remaining in the “moderate” category. The India Meteorological Department issued the yellow alert at 7 am IST, forecasting light rainfall over the next three hours in parts of Mumbai and Thane. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions as intermittent showers could affect morning travel and daily activities. According to the IMD, Mumbai is likely to record a maximum temperature of around 29 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Mumbai recorded mild overnight temperatures, the IMD said. Colaba reported a minimum temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz logged 22.6 degrees Celsius, indicating relatively stable winter conditions despite the likelihood of light rain.
MumbaiAir Quality in ‘Moderate’ Category
As per the Sameer app, Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 121 on Tuesday, placing it in the “moderate” category. Such levels may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart ailments.
Across the city, AQI readings varied, with Bandra East at 108, Kurla at 114, Malad West at 146, Mazgaon at 147, Mulund West at 77, Powai at 96, Bhandup West at 96, Kandivali East at 116, Ghatkopar at 133, Deonar at 135, Colaba at 121, Chembur at 106, Andheri East at 178, and Byculla at 95.
Neighbouring regions also reported similar conditions. Thane recorded an AQI of 124, Kalyan stood at 124—both categorised as moderate—while Navi Mumbai registered a satisfactory AQI of 94, which may still cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive individuals.
Yellow Alert Across Maharashtra
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for several districts across Maharashtra, warning of unseasonal rainfall during the winter season. Dhule may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light rain, and gusty winds ranging between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour at isolated locations. Similar alerts have been issued for Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Sambhajinagar, Jalna, and Parbhani.
AQI Levels in Maharashtra Districts
Air quality across Maharashtra showed mixed trends, with Dhule recording an AQI of 108, Nashik 93, Nagpur 172, Pune 118, Jalgaon 133, Parbhani 98, Akola 87, Amravati 179, Malegaon 125, Latur 89, and Sangli 65.
‘Moderate’ AQI Not Acceptable: Bombay High Court
Last week, the Bombay High Court expressed concern over Mumbai’s air quality remaining in the “moderate” range, stating that such levels are not acceptable for the financial capital. The observations were made during a hearing on January 23, when the court reviewed the city’s air pollution situation.
The High Court, which took suo motu cognisance of Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality nearly three years ago, has repeatedly directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to implement effective pollution-control measures. During the hearing, senior advocate S U Kamdar, appearing for the BMC, informed the bench—comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Suman Shyam—that Mumbai’s AQI was hovering between 100 and 140, placing it firmly in the moderate category.
