Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Mumbai Sees Light Rain as Air Quality Enters Moderate Range
Mumbai had cloudy skies and light rain on Thursday.
Weather officials said more light to moderate rain could occur in Mumbai and Thane.
Temperatures may reach about 32°C during the day and fall to around 26°C at night.
Only small amounts of rain were recorded across the city during the previous 24 hours.
Mumbai’s overall air quality was in the Moderate category.
Its AQI reading was 77.
Some areas, such as Deonar and Nerul, had Poor air quality.
Powai and Borivali East had the cleanest readings among the listed monitoring stations.
Mumbai experienced partly cloudy skies and intermittent light rain on Thursday, with similar conditions forecast for Thane.
The maximum temperature is expected to reach about 32°C, while the minimum may remain near 26°C.
Rainfall from 8 a.m. September 16 to 8 a.m. September 17 averaged 0.26 mm in central Mumbai, 0.59 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 0.42 mm in the western suburbs.
Mumbai’s overall AQI was 77, classified as Moderate, with PM2.5 measured at 24 micrograms per cubic metre.
Deonar and Nerul recorded Poor air quality, while Powai and Borivali East recorded Good readings of 46 and 38, respectively.
- Who
- Mumbai residents, the India Meteorological Department, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are involved in the update.
- What
- Mumbai is experiencing light rain and cloudy conditions while its overall air quality is rated Moderate.
- When
- The update was issued at 8 a.m. on Thursday; rainfall totals cover September 16-17, and tide information extends through September 18.
- Where
- Mumbai and its suburbs, with similar rainfall possible in Thane.
- Why
- The India Meteorological Department forecast continued intermittent rain, while AQI monitoring recorded an overall reading of 77.
- Maximum temperature
- About 32°C
- Minimum temperature
- About 26°C
- Overall AQI
- 77, Moderate category
- PM2.5 concentration
- 24 micrograms per cubic metre
- Highest listed AQI
- Deonar: 119, Poor category
- Lowest listed AQI
- Borivali East: 38, Good category
- High tide
- 3.28 metres at 3:12 p.m. on September 17