Mumbai: Feeling the chill? Temp dips to 20.4°C

  • | Monday | 12th November, 2018

The minimum temperature recorded at the Met's Santacruz observatory on Sunday was 20.4 degrees Celsius as against 21.6 degrees a day earlier. The minimum temperature in the suburbs slid on Sunday. The humidity record at Santacruz was 52%, due to which minimum temperature is dropping as well, he said.In a related development, the air quality index for Mumbai was pegged at 196 on Sunday. The day after Diwali, it recorded an index of 452. The forecast is that the overall index will improve albeit marginally (to 191) on Monday.

MUMBAI: Some pleasant news regarding the weather. The minimum temperature in the suburbs slid on Sunday. The minimum temperature recorded at the Met's Santacruz observatory on Sunday was 20.4 degrees Celsius as against 21.6 degrees a day earlier. The air quality also improved as compared to the day before.You could expect the minimum temperature to dip further later this month, said weather bureau officials due to the "northerly winds", said an official.A scientist from the weather bureau, Bishwombhar, said that minimum temperatures are known to dip gradually after the monsoon season. "Besides owing to wind direction, humidity levels recorded are low," said Bishwombhar. The humidity record at Santacruz was 52%, due to which minimum temperature is dropping as well, he said.In a related development, the air quality index for Mumbai was pegged at 196 on Sunday. A day earlier, it was 231. An index between 101 and 200 is considered 'moderate' but could pose a health concern for people sensitive to air pollution.Asked about the improvement in air quality, he said a gradual improvement in the air was expected after the Diwali festivities as bursting of crackers comes to a halt by then.Sunday's air quality was shades better than what it has been over the last few days with the index scaling 305 on November 8, a day after Diwali. An index between 301 and 400 is considered 'very poor'. People with heart or lung diseases, the elderly and children must avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.The air quality index is recorded by Safar (System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research).Among the 10 spots that were monitored, Andheri continued to remain the 'most polluted' with an index of 348. The day after Diwali, it recorded an index of 452. Other locations which were in the 'very poor' category (301 to 400) on Saturday were Mazgaon and Malad The least polluted spot was Bandra-Kurla Complex which recorded an index of 147. The forecast is that the overall index will improve albeit marginally (to 191) on Monday.

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