Nagpur, Mumbai swelter in humid heat, AQI moderate in both cities
Nagpur may hit 33 degrees Celsius and Mumbai 31 on Wednesday, with high humidity in both cities and air quality in the moderate category.
Maharashtra's two big cities, Nagpur and Mumbai, will see hot and humid weather on Wednesday, September 16. According to available weather data, the maximum temperature in Nagpur could be around 33 degrees Celsius, while Mumbai may touch 31 degrees Celsius. High humidity levels in both cities will make the heat feel more oppressive.
In Nagpur, the temperature this morning was recorded at around 27 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature during the day is expected to reach 33 degrees and the minimum at night around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity in the city was recorded at around 87 percent and atmospheric pressure at around 1008. Sunrise in Nagpur will be at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm. The maximum temperature is expected to stay between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius over the coming days, meaning the heat and humidity could persist for some more days.
On air quality, Nagpur's AQI was recorded at 55, which falls in the moderate category. PM 2.5 levels in the city were at 34 and PM 10 at 48. Air at this level generally does not cause major problems for most people, but those with breathing trouble have been advised to take precautions.
In Mumbai, the temperature this morning was around 26 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department's forecast, the maximum temperature in the city could be around 31 degrees and the minimum around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity in Mumbai is expected to be around 90 percent and atmospheric pressure around 1011. Sunrise here is expected at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. Mumbai's maximum temperature could stay between 30 and 31 degrees Celsius over the next few days.
Mumbai's AQI was also recorded at 55, which falls in the moderate category. PM 2.5 levels here were at 17 and PM 10 at 45. With air quality remaining moderate, conditions may be reasonable for the general public, but people with breathing difficulties have been advised to take care while stepping out.
Weather and air quality could change further, so people have been advised to keep track of local updates and take necessary precautions in case of rain or strong winds.
