Mumbaikars woke up to pleasant winter morning on Monday, January 19, with clear skies and light winds offering a welcome pause from the city’s usual humidity.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s RMC in Mumbai, Santacruz reported a lower minimum of 15.9 degrees Celsius, while Colaba observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius.
However, the relief was short-lived as the air pollution levels remained in the ‘poor’ category at 156 in the early morning hours. Later, it was recorded at 128 around 12 pm, as per aqi.in.
While the air quality continues to deteriorate, this marked only a slight improvement after weeks of unhealthy air conditions.
Pollution Hotspots:
Chembur recorded a severe AQI of 311, posing serious health risks even for healthy individuals.
Santacruz East and Powai followed closely with AQI readings of 305 and 303, respectively.
Bandra and Sion also reported unhealthy air, with AQI levels of 300 and 250.
In contrast, air quality remained majorly better in parts of the suburbs. Juhu Tara recorded a ‘good’ AQI of 40, while Andheri West and Kandivali East posted readings of 42 and 45. Charkop and Goregaon East also remained in the ‘good’ category, with AQI levels around 50.