Mumbai’s Air Quality Soars to Satisfactory Levels, Sustained Improvement Expected

In a remarkable turn of events, Mumbai’s atmospheric conditions have witnessed a commendable upswing, culminating in a noteworthy Air Quality Index (AQI) of 60. This positive development marks the second consecutive day of the city basking in satisfactory AQI levels, following a modest reading of 76 on Tuesday.

The recent figures represent a substantial amelioration from the preceding days when the AQI lingered in the moderate category. The week commenced with a concerning AQI of 191 on Friday, prompting environmental apprehensions. Swift action and changing weather patterns, particularly increased wind speeds, catalyzed a notable improvement, with subsequent readings of 174 on Saturday, 146 on Sunday, and 111 on Monday. All stations on Wednesday had either good or satisfactory air quality levels. “It’s all down to meteorology,” said Sachin Ghude, head of the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). “There are more winds, which helps ventilation. We expect these days of satisfactory air to continue,” he added.

Sunil Kamble, the head of IMD Mumbai, attributed the positive air quality to the early onset of the Westerly winds. The temperature in Santacruz touched a minimum of 20.8 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius. Colaba saw a minimum of 21.4 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 29.8 degrees Celsius.