Mumbai: The city woke up to clear skies and hot weather, with the early-morning temperature recorded at 31°C at 9 am. This high temperature comes as hot and humid conditions are expected to continue in Mumbai and surrounding areas today.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad till May 10. According to an AccuWeather report, the maximum temperature in the city is expected to soar to 38°C.

Thane and Navi Mumbai also recorded hot weather in the morning, with temperatures recorded at 31°C. Not just this, residents of Thane are expected to witness severe heat conditions, as maximum temperatures are likely to soar up to 40°C, according to AccuWeather. The maximum temperature in Navi Mumbai is also expected to reach 37°C.

As high temperatures are expected today in Mumbai and MMR regions, citizens should take precautions by drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcohol and caffeinated drinks, as they can cause dehydration. Instead, opt for coconut water, buttermilk, or electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated. Try not to step outside between 12 pm and 4 pm, when the heat is strongest. If you need to go out, use sunscreen or wear a hat for protection. Opt for light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes and eat fresh fruits, salads, and light meals instead of heavy, oily, or spicy foods.

The overall air quality in Mumbai was recorded in the ‘good’ category, with an AQI of 50. The best AQI was recorded at Green Hills at 5, and Sion recorded the worst air quality with an AQI of 127.

Not just this, several areas recorded moderate AQI, Sarvodaya Nagar Station 1 (100), Om Siddhivinayak Society (97), Sindi Society (78), Mirashi Nagar (77), Shivaji Nagar (72), Govandi West (68), Hiranandani Gardens Station 2 (65), Mhada Colony (60), Kurla (58), Raheja Vihar (58), Bhandup West (55), Borivali West (55), Mithchowki (55), Bandra East (53), Mulund West (53), Saki Naka (53).

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the state government to set up a high-level expert committee within four weeks to conduct a performance audit of the Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, observing that the dream of a “slum-free Mumbai” remains far from reality even after more than five decades.

The committee has been asked to submit its report within 10 months. The bench remarked that improving Mumbai’s planning and housing situation would require political will and executive commitment.

A special bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna said slum rehab projects should not come “at the expense of open spaces” and called for a scientific, areawise approach to redevelopment. The special bench was constituted to hear the suo motu plea regarding a review of the Slum Act following a Supreme Court judgment on July 30, 2024. The apex court had earlier highlighted concerns about the Act’s implementation and asked the HC to conduct a ‘performance audit.’

In a strongly-worded 264- page judgment, the bench said, “The official machinery… has failed to eradicate the slums to fulfil the dream of 1971 to convert the city into a slum-free city.”

The judges noted that large parts of Mumbai continue to remain under slums, raising serious questions about urban planning. “The problems which are discussed certainly reflect an abysmal progress of the ideals of town planning expected of an international city like Mumbai. Any town planning which does not sail with the time is questionable,” the court said.

The court also recommended a complete freeze on cut-off dates for recognising slum dwellers, saying no further extensions should be granted. According to the bench, people migrating to cities should secure housing either through public housing schemes or the open market, and illegal encroachments should not be incentivised through free rehabilitation housing.

The judgment also flagged the condition of slums around the international airport, saying such areas project Mumbai as a “city of slums” to domestic and international travellers. The bench said there was an urgent need to relocate slums situated near vital installations and in areas where redevelopment is not feasible due to restrictions.

Raising concerns over the quality of rehabilitation buildings, the court warned against the creation of “vertical slums”, criticising the role of inexperienced “by-night developers” in slum projects. Quoting the iconic song from movie ‘CID’, the judges observed: “Aye dil hai mushkil jeena yahan, zara hatke zara bachke, yeh hai Bombay meri jaan.”

Mumbai: I am very happy that various services have been inaugurated to provide the citizens of Mumbai with the latest equipment and medical facilities. Through these facilities, quality health facilities will be provided to the citizens. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said that the availability of latest equipment is important to improve the life expectancy of the people of Mumbai. Ritu Tawde (Today, May 8, 2026) At a program organized at Seth Gordhandas Sundardas Medical College and Raje Edward Memorial Hospital (Parel). K.E.M. Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as well as a mammography machine, surgical pathology seminar hall and physiology seminar hall were inaugurated. Tawde earlier, Paediatrics, Blood Disorders, Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant Centre were also inaugurated at Lok Nite Eknath Rao Gaikwad Urban Health Centre in Dharavi, affiliated to Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Corporation General Hospital.

Public Health Committee Chairman Mr. Harish Bhanderge, Local Corporator Karan Tawde, Local Corporator Rachna Shinde, Deputy Commissioner (Public Health) Mr. Sharad Uday, Director (Medical Education and Major Hospitals) Dr. Shailendra Mohte, Dean Dr. Pramod Angale, Dean Dr. Harish Pathak, Rumana Hameed of Vaha Foundation and other dignitaries were present.

On this occasion, Mayor Ritu Tawde said that the people of Mumbai will benefit a lot from the medical facilities provided by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. I am proud that the latest and quality services are available through the Burhan Mumbai Municipal Corporation Hospital. I am happy that I got the honor of inaugurating the Mammography Plant which is very important for women’s health. Breast cancer is a serious challenge for women’s health. But this disease can be controlled through timely screening, timely diagnosis and proper treatment. With the availability of mammography equipment in the hospital, women do not need to go anywhere else for screening. This equipment will strengthen the habit of regular screening among women. The Mayor said that the delay in diagnosis will be reduced and the health security of the family will be strengthened. With the aim of empowering the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a clean, safe and technically competent Intensive Care Unit service was made available today.

Newborns born prematurely, underweight or requiring immediate medical attention after birth will be able to get treatment from this department. This facility will make the care of newborns more efficient and enable infection control, Mayor Smt. Ritu Tawde also mentioned.

On the occasion of ‘World Thalassemia Day’ (8th May), the Paediatrics, Blood Disorders, Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant Centre was inaugurated by the Mayor Smt. Ritu Tawde today (8th May 2026) at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Corporation General Hospital, Loknete Eknath Rao Gaikwad Urban Health Centre (Dharvi). With the joint efforts of Mumbai Municipal Corporation and ‘Veha Foundation’, services have been provided to needy patients suffering from serious diseases. Through this centre, 6 hospital beds, day care chemotherapy room, inpatient facilities have been provided. This facility has been made available especially for the economically weaker sections. Proud Mayor Smt. Ritu Tawde said that Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Corporation General Hospital is proud to be the first hospital to provide bone marrow transplant treatment. On the occasion of Thalassemia Day, an initiative of Thalassemia screening was launched by the Biochemistry Department of the Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Corporation General Hospital and Medical College for the employees and officers of the hospital. Along with getting modern technology-based services through the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, the economically weaker sections of the society will also benefit from these facilities. Harish Bhanderge, Chairman, Public Health Committee, said that this is a very important step to improve the health of Mumbaikars.