Overview
- Mumbai’s overall AQI stood at 226 on Friday morning, placing the city in the unhealthy category, according to AQI.in.
- Wadala Truck Terminal recorded a hazardous AQI of 396, with Colaba at 302 and other central hubs such as BKC and Sion at 283.
- Earlier CPCB/Sameer data showed severe pockets on Thursday, including Sewri at 316, BKC at 280, Deonar at 234 and Navy Nagar–Colaba at 232.
- IMD forecasts clear skies with temperatures near 33°C by day and about 20°C at night, conditions associated with dry northeasterlies and low humidity.
- Residents reported haze, reduced visibility and a faint burning smell, and some western suburbs were relatively better yet still poor, such as Kandivali East at 123 and Powai at 143.