The lack of winds allowed pollutants to linger in the air, pushing the city’s average air quality index (AQI) to 127, in the moderate category. Mumbai: A warm, humid morning and hazy skies made for an uncomfortable Sunday in Mumbai, with minimum temperatures above normal and air quality slipping further.
At Colaba, the minimum temperature was 27°C, 1.8°C above normal, while humidity stood at 91% at 8.30am and fell to 78% by 5.30pm. The maximum temperature was 33.7°C, within the normal range. Santacruz recorded a minimum temperature of 25.6°C, 1.7°C above normal. Humidity dropped from 85% at 8.30am to 60% at 5.30pm, and the maximum temperature was 34.3°C, also normal. The city’s 24-hour average AQI stood at 127 on Sunday, with PM2.5 as the dominant pollutant, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). These ultrafine particles, measuring 2.5 micrometres or less, are harmful for humans as they can enter deep into the lungs.
