Overview

• Mumbai’s citywide AQI rose to 149 on Sunday morning, up from 136 on Saturday, with the highest reading in Colaba at 209 and Bandra at 182.
• Santacruz recorded 37°C on October 17, the second warmest October day since 2019, while Colaba logged 35.8°C, both several degrees above normal.
• The IMD forecasts mainly clear, dry conditions through the weekend with highs near 35°C and lows around 26°C for Mumbai.
• Localized weather risks persist nearby, with a forecast of light rain or thundershowers in Thane and a yellow alert for Raigad.
• Air quality shifted from ‘good’ on October 17 (citywide AQI 85) to ‘moderate’ by October 19, as residents reported intense humidity and ‘feels like’ temperatures up to 41°C.