Overview
- The India Meteorological Department forecast clear skies for Mumbai on Thursday with daytime highs near 36°C and minimums falling toward about 18–20°C.
- Visuals from Bandra and other areas showed a persistent haze that continued to blur the skyline despite the fair weather.
- Citywide monitors reported AQI readings in the Poor category over Nov. 11–12, with AQI.in showing values around 135 then 173 and the CPCB recording 199 at Bandra Reclamation.
- Coverage and official statements attribute much of the Diwali-period deterioration to firecracker emissions and say partial bans were enforced while fireworks continued in interior neighbourhoods.
- Because pollution has stayed elevated despite brief unseasonal rain, residents face ongoing short-term health risks and authorities may need stronger, targeted enforcement at hotspots such as Bandra and Deonar.