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Mumbai Weather Update February 9, 2026: Smog Returns As AQI Slips Into Severe Category Across Several Areas

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Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to a bright and unusually warm morning on February 9, but the brief spell of clear weather quickly gave way to a familiar concern. As the day progressed, a thick layer of smog settled over the city, reducing visibility for early commuters and once again highlighting the persistent air pollution problem troubling the metropolis.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with hazy conditions through the day. Temperatures are likely to remain between 18°C and 33°C, similar to the pattern observed over the past two to three days. While the weather forecast appears stable, air quality data paints a far more worrying picture.

Raising AQI concerns

Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 304 on Monday, placing it in the ‘Severe’ category. The figures show a sharp deterioration within a short span, as the AQI had been recorded at 167, categorised as ‘Poor’, around 9 pm the previous night. Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to such air can cause respiratory distress, eye irritation, and increase the risk of long-term health complications, even among otherwise healthy individuals.

Hindu Colony Records ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality

Several localities reported extremely high pollution levels. Hindu Colony recorded an AQI of 418, falling into the ‘Hazardous’ category. Other areas were not far behind, with Wadala Truck Terminal Station 1 at 399, Kannamwar Nagar at 395, Savitribai Phule Nagar at 392, and Chembur West at 388, all in the ‘Severe’ bracket and close to the 400 mark. The rising numbers have once again raised concerns about the effectiveness of ongoing measures to tackle the city’s air quality crisis.

In contrast, a few pockets reported comparatively lower, though still concerning, readings. Parsi Colony recorded the lowest AQI at 65, followed by Gamdevi Station 1 and Hira Nagar at 68 each, both in the ‘Moderate’ category. Magdoot and Thakur Village recorded AQI levels of 120 and 123 respectively, placing them in the ‘Poor’ range.

With pollution levels fluctuating sharply across neighbourhoods, the city continues to grapple with a worsening air quality situation that shows little sign of immediate relief.

As per standard air quality classifications, AQI values between 0 and 50 are considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘moderate’, 101 to 200 ‘poor’, 201 to 300 ‘unhealthy’ and levels above 300 are classified as ‘severe’ or ‘hazardous’.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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