The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on Tuesday, March 10, warning of possible heatwave-like conditions. Citizens have been advised to take necessary precautions.
According to the IMD forecast, temperatures in Mumbai are expected to range between 24°C and 37°C. Due to the rising heat, people are advised to avoid staying in direct sunlight for long periods, drink plenty of water, and consume light meals.
Meanwhile, there has been a slight improvement in the city’s air quality over the past 24 hours, although pollution levels remain high in some areas.
Currently, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is 165, which falls under the ‘Poor’ category. This is lower than Monday’s AQI of 255. On Monday evening around 6:30 PM, the AQI had dropped to 55, briefly placing the air quality in the ‘Good’ category. However, pollution levels increased again at night, pushing the AQI back up to 165.
Some areas in Mumbai recorded extremely high pollution levels. Wadala Truck Terminal reported an AQI of 343, which falls in the ‘Severe’ category. Other areas with very high pollution levels include RBI Staff Quarters Station 3 (317), Shivdi West (313), Yagnanagar (309), and Kammanwar Nagar (308).
On the other hand, a few areas recorded relatively cleaner air. Green Hills reported an AQI of 32, which is considered ‘Good’. Similarly, Kama Industrial Estate (58), Meghdoot (60), Natwar Nagar (65), and Thakur Village (65) recorded ‘Moderate’ air quality.
Generally, AQI levels are categorized as follows:
0–50: Good
51–100: Moderate
101–200: Poor
201–300: Very Poor
Above 300: Severe
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