Mumbai to touch 38 degrees Celsius, Nagpur and Pune around 33
Mumbai is likely to be the hottest of Maharashtra's big cities today, while Nagpur and Pune are forecast to see around 33 degrees Celsius.
The weather in Maharashtra's big cities is likely to be hot and humid today. Humidity was relatively high in Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune this morning. Mumbai's maximum temperature could go up to 38 degrees Celsius, while Nagpur and Pune are forecast to stay around 33 degrees.
In Mumbai, the temperature this morning was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department's forecast, the maximum during the day could be 38 degrees and the minimum around 27 degrees. Sunrise will be at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. Humidity is 71 per cent and atmospheric pressure was recorded at 1013.
Temperatures may stay high in Mumbai in the coming days too. The maximum temperatures for today and the next six days are forecast at around 38, 35, 34, 34, 36 and 37 degrees respectively. The city's AQI was recorded at 167, which falls in the Poor category. PM2.5 stood at 38 and PM10 at 99. Given the poor air, sensitive people have been advised to take care when going out.
In Nagpur, the temperature this morning was recorded at 26 degrees Celsius. The maximum is expected to be around 33 degrees and the minimum around 25 degrees. Sunrise will be at 5:48 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. Humidity is 90 per cent and atmospheric pressure was recorded at 1011.
In the coming days, Nagpur's temperature may dip somewhat and then rise again. The maximum temperatures for today and the next six days are forecast at around 33, 33, 30, 29, 30 and 30 degrees. The city's AQI today was 103, which is in the Poor category. PM2.5 stood at 42 and PM10 at 91.
In Pune, the temperature this morning was recorded at 24 degrees Celsius. The maximum during the day could be around 33 degrees and the minimum around 22 degrees. Sunrise will be at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. Humidity is 79 per cent and atmospheric pressure was recorded at 1015.
Over the next few days, Pune's temperature is forecast at around 33, 33, 32, 33, 33 and 32 degrees. The days may feel warm, while mornings and nights may bring relatively more relief.
Overall, the mercury is likely to rise during the day in all three cities today. Mumbai will be the hottest, with temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees. Nagpur and Pune will see around 33 degrees. Air quality was recorded in the Poor category in Mumbai and Nagpur, and people have been advised to go out keeping pollution levels in mind.
