Mumbai: Mumbai woke up on Friday morning to clear skies overshadowed by a thick layer of smog that blurred its iconic skyline. Several areas across the city, including Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), were shrouded in dense haze, marking a sharp decline in air quality after weeks of improvement.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the city will experience clear skies through the day, visibility was significantly reduced in the early hours due to smog. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 32°C, with the minimum settling near 20°C, conditions described as pleasant for early November.

Just days ago, Mumbai enjoyed cleaner air following a brief but intense spell of rain that helped wash away pollutants and brought temporary relief from humidity. However, the improvement was short-lived, as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged to alarming levels within a matter of days.

Fresh data from AQI.in released on Friday morning showed Mumbai’s overall AQI at 263, placing it in the unhealthy category. The figure marks a steep fall from the good to moderate readings recorded earlier in the week. Residents from several areas reported hazy horizons and visibly poor air quality, with the city’s skyline appearing smudged even after sunrise.

Among the city’s monitoring stations, Parel-Bhoiwada recorded the highest AQI at 320, followed closely by Deonar (319) and Colaba (318). Other prominent localities such as Vile Parle West (313) and BKC (310) also reported AQI levels in the severe range, indicating dangerously high concentrations of particulate matter.

Relatively cleaner air was observed in a few western suburbs, with Kandivali East recording an AQI of 93, categorised as moderate. Meanwhile, Mankhurd (140), Borivali East (163), Bhandup West (173) and Malad West (173) all fell under the poor bracket, reflecting a widespread drop in air quality across the city.

As per AQI.in’s classification, readings between 0–50 are “Good,” 51–100 “Moderate,” 101–150 “Poor,” 151–200 “Unhealthy,” and anything above 200 is deemed “Severe” or “Hazardous.”

Mumbai: After weeks of unsettled weather and intermittent showers, the city finally woke up to clear skies and crisp air on Thursday, marking what appears to be the end of the monsoon season. For the past two days, no rainfall was recorded across Mumbai, signalling that the retreating monsoon clouds have made way for the onset of post-monsoon conditions.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is expected to experience clear skies through the day, with only a minimal chance of isolated light showers or thunderstorms in select pockets. Daytime temperatures are likely to hover around 33°C, while the minimum will settle near 23°C, conditions described as pleasant and comfortable for early November.

The recent spell of short but intense showers had not only brought temporary relief from humidity but also helped wash out accumulated pollutants, leading to an overall improvement in air quality. Prior to this, the withdrawal of monsoon winds had caused a spike in pollution levels due to stagnant air and increased vehicular emissions, resulting in a hazy skyline and reduced visibility.

Fresh data released by AQI.in on Thursday morning reflected this improvement. Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 78, placing it in the moderate category. While the figure marks a slight dip from the good air quality recorded earlier in the week, it still represents a substantial improvement compared to the smog-filled conditions observed after monsoon withdrawal.

Residents across various parts of the city reported clearer skylines and visibly better air. Among the city’s monitoring stations, Wadala Truck Terminal recorded the highest AQI reading at 92, followed by Parel-Bhoiwada (90) and Mulund West (88). Santacruz East and Bhandup West both registered an AQI of 87, keeping them within the moderate range.

Cleaner air was observed in several western suburbs, where Kandivali East recorded an AQI of 45, falling in the good category. Malad West (59), Powai (62), Jogeshwari (65), and Borivali East (67) were all categorised as moderate, suggesting a consistent improvement across the city’s landscape.

As per AQI.in’s classification, an index between 0–50 is considered “Good,” 51–100 “Moderate,” 101–150 “Poor,” 151–200 “Unhealthy,” and anything above 200 is deemed “Severe” or “Hazardous.”

Mumbai: After weeks of fluctuating weather, Mumbai woke up to bright blue skies and crisp air on Wednesday, signalling a likely end to the monsoon spell. No rainfall was recorded anywhere majorly across the city on Tuesday, indicating that the rain clouds have finally retreated for the season.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is likely to witness partly cloudy skies through the day, with the possibility of light showers or isolated thunderstorms in a few pockets. Temperatures are expected to remain comfortable, hovering around a maximum of 33°C and a minimum near 23°C, making for a pleasant midweek morning.

The brief round of showers earlier in the past few weeks not only cooled Mumbai but also played a key role in improving the city’s air quality, which had dipped after the withdrawal of monsoon winds. The stagnation of air and rising vehicular pollution had led to hazy conditions and reduced visibility across many areas.

However, the latest data from AQI.in on Wednesday morning painted a much healthier picture. Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 81, categorised as moderate. While this marks a slight dip from the good air recorded over the past few days, it still reflects a significant improvement compared to the post-monsoon smog.

Several residents across the city reported clearer views of the skyline and fresher air quality. Among monitoring stations, Parel-Bhoiwada recorded the highest AQI at 163 (poor), while Chembur (137) and Mankhurd (113) also fell in the poor range. Areas such as Mulund West (93) and Wadala Truck Terminal (72) reported moderate air quality.

Cleaner air was observed in the western suburbs, with Kandivali East (50) recording good air quality. Malad West (57), Jogeshwari (57), Powai (57) and Kurla (65) all fell within the moderate category, showing a balanced improvement across the city’s expanse.

As per AQI.in’s classification, readings between 0–50 are considered “Good,” 51–100 “Moderate,” 101–150 “Poor,” 151–200 “Unhealthy,” and values above 200 are categorised as “Severe” or “Hazardous.”