Mumbai is experiencing excessively hot conditions along with poor air quality, making the weather uncomfortable in several parts of the city.

According to real-time data from air quality monitoring platforms, Mumbai recorded an air quality index of 183 on Sunday morning, putting the city in the unhealthy category. Air quality at this level indicates that pollution concentrations in the atmosphere remain high.

At the same time, temperatures in the city were recorded around 28°C in the morning, and weather forecasts suggest the mercury could rise to almost 32°C during the day.

Pollution levels remain high

Pollution indicators show significant levels of particles in the air. PM2.5 levels were recorded at 103 micrograms per cubic meter, while PM10 levels stood at 119 micrograms per cubic meter.

Other pollutants also showed a measurable presence in the atmosphere. Carbon monoxide levels were recorded at 491 parts per billion, nitrogen dioxide at 27 parts per billion, sulfur dioxide at 3 parts per billion and ozone levels at 12 parts per billion.

Environmental monitoring platforms classify AQI readings between 151 and 200 as unhealthy. These levels indicate that air pollution concentrations are higher than recommended limits.

Several areas register high levels of AQI

Air quality readings at different monitoring locations in Mumbai also showed elevated levels of pollution.

Anushakti Nagar recorded an AQI of 182, Kandivali East recorded 181, Bandra Kurla Complex reported 171, while Kurla recorded 173. Mulund West reported an AQI of 180, while Navy Nagar in Colaba recorded 162.

In neighboring Navi Mumbai, the AQI was reported at 242, indicating even worse air quality in that region.

Weather conditions during the day

Weather updates indicate clear and sunny conditions across the city. Temperatures are expected to be around 32°C during the day with humidity levels around 62 percent and wind speeds close to 8.6 kilometers per hour.

The air quality update was recorded around 9 am local time, and monitoring platforms continued to track pollution levels at different locations in the Mumbai metropolitan region.