Monsoon
AQI in Delhi ‘satisfactory’, heavy rains likley on Wednesday
Even as Monday witnessed a sultry weather in the national capital, the rain from the previous day washed off much of the pollutants in the environment resulting in an overall ‘satisfactory’ air quality.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for Monday predicted generally cloudy sky with light rain. It has forecast moderate rain for Tuesday and heavy rain for Wednesday.
Not just Delhi, the IMD has predicted isolated rainfall activity over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan during next 24 hours and scattered to widespread rain with isolated thunderstorm/lightning over the region between July 5 and 8.
On Sunday, few places in Delhi such as Pitampura, Delhi University and Ridge (north Delhi) registered a rainfall above 20 mm while in rest of the areas, it was either ‘traces’ or fairly negligible rainfall.
“AQI today indicates ‘satisfactory’ air quality with dust (particle size more than 2.5 micrometer) contribution at approximately 57 per cent to PM10. For the next three days, i.e., till July 7, peak wind speed is likely to be about 15-20 kmph causing moderate dispersion and AQI is likely to be within asatisfactory’ due to expected light rain spells,” the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), under the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, said.
Moderate temperature ranging around 35-36 degrees Celsius and mixing layer height maintains moderate ventilation, it said.
It also pointed out that currently there is negligible impact of stubble burning and external dust intrusion.
An air quality index between 0 to 50 is considered ‘good’; 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’; 101 and 200 ‘moderate’; 201 and 300 ‘poor’; 301 and 400 ‘very poor’ and an AQI over 401 is considered ‘severe’. While most of the stations in central and south Delhi showed asatisfactory’ AQI, those along the border nearer to Haryana showed amoderatea� AQI taking the overall air quality to asatisfactory’.
At 2.00 p.m, the AQI at Anand Vihar in east Delhi was 125, Ashok Vihar in north Delhi was 121, Jahangirpuri in northeast Delhi 128, Dwarka sec 8 in west Delhi 117, Pusa in west Delhi 111, Lodhi Road in central Delhi 86, IGI Airport in southwest Delhi 108, R K Puram in south Delhi 81, `Aurobindo Marg in south Delhi 67, and Siri Fort in south Delhi 85, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Mumbai and its neighbouring Thane and Palghar are likely to receive light to moderate rain on Thursday, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, said in its forecast on Wednesday, May 3
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the region.
According to the forecast, a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rain and gusty winds (30-40kmph) at isolated places is very likely on May 4.
Mumbai’s temperature on Thursday was 26.6°C while the humidity was 82%.
Mumbai AQI
As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the AQI in Mumbai is currently in the ‘satisfactory’ category, with a reading of 58.
For context, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 is ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 is ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.
SAFAR has also advised people with respiratory issues to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, and to take more breaks and do less intense activities. People are also advised to wear a mask when going out, as the AQI can worsen due to dust and particulate matter.
AQI of different areas in Mumbai
Colaba: 64 AQI Satisfactory
Andheri: 46 AQI Good
Malad: 58 AQI Satisfactory
BKC: 133 AQI Moderate
Worli: 44 Good
Maharashtra
Weather Update: Mumbaikars wake up to light rains, overcast skies; AQI ‘satisfactory’ at 53
On Tuesday morning, Mumbaikars woke up to partly cloudy skies with parts of the city witnessing light rainfall.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to moderate rains along with thundershowers in the city on Tuesday.
Mumbai’s temperature on Tuesday was 29°C while the humidity was 67%.
Mumbai Weather
The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 33°C & 25°C on Sunday.
Mumbai AQI
As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the AQI in Mumbai is currently in the ‘Satisfactory’ category, with a reading of 53.
For context, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 is ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 is ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.
SAFAR has also advised people with respiratory issues to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, and to take more breaks and do less intense activities. People are also advised to wear a mask when going out, as the AQI can worsen due to dust and particulate matter.
AQI of different areas in Mumbai
Colaba · 57 AQI Satisfactory
Mazgaon · 38 AQI Good
Malad · 65 AQI Satisfactory
Borivali· 48 AQI Good
Andheri: 32 AQI Good
The unseasonal hour-long rain event, accompanied by thunder and lightning, on Thursday after midnight provided some relief from the city’s hot and humid weather and broke the city’s 49-year record for the wettest April.
The heavy rains were concentrated in the western suburbs, specifically Borivli, Charkop, Goregaon, Jogeshwari, Vile Parle, and Juhu.
According to the India Meteorological Department, rain or thundershowers would occur towards afternoon or evening on Saturday.
Mumbai’s temperature on Saturday morning is 30.11°C, while the humidity was 70%.
Mumbai Weather
The IMD said that the city would see rain or thundershowers towards afternoon or evening on Saturday.
The weather agency said maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 35°C & 24°C.
Mumbai AQI
As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the AQI in Mumbai is currently in the satisfactory category, with a reading of 92.
For context, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 is ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 is ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.
SAFAR has also advised people with respiratory issues to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, and to take more breaks and do less intense activities. People are also advised to wear a mask when going out, as the AQI can worsen due to dust and particulate matter.
AQI of different areas in Mumbai
Colaba · 85 AQI Satisfactory
Mazgaon · 94 AQI Satisfactory
Malad · 86 AQI Satisfactory
Borivali· 88 AQI Satisfactory
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