Overview
- IMD projected pleasant winter conditions near 18–33°C, yet a thick haze formed by late morning and reduced visibility in several areas.
- Citywide AQI showed sharp discrepancies, with AQI.in reporting 273 in the unhealthy range while Sameer and SAFAR showed around 133 in the moderate band.
- Multiple hotspots registered severe pollution, including Chembur and Wadala Truck Terminal at 345, Deonar at 322, Colaba at 317, and Mazgaon at 314.
- Neighborhood readings varied widely, with some suburban pockets lower, such as Bhandup West at 94, Borivali at 113, Mazgaon at 123, and Colaba at 118 on the Sameer app.
- Reporters noted a rapid deterioration after a brief improvement last week, and the unhealthy air poses heightened risks for people with respiratory and heart conditions.