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Mumbai at 36°C as smog persists, AQI stays Poor
The Story in Brief
Mumbai woke to dry weather and mild winds on Thursday (12 November 2026), with the India Meteorological Department forecasting mist or fog in the morning and mainly clear skies later. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 36°C, while the minimum could drop to around 20°C in the coming days, offering some early morning relief.
Smog continued to hang over several parts of the city, with visuals from Bandra showing the skyline partially obscured by haze. Mumbai's Air Quality Index stood at 173 on Thursday morning, placing the city in the 'Poor' category. The AQI.in classification rates readings between 101 and 200 as Poor.
The deterioration in air quality during the Diwali period has been attributed largely to firecracker emissions. Rocket firecrackers were banned in Mumbai and Thane midway through the festival following an increase in fire incidents in high-rise buildings, but fireworks continued to be burst in several interior parts of Maharashtra.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The article reports a maximum of 36°C alongside a minimum forecast to drop to 20°C, but this supposed relief comes as smog persists and the AQI stays at 173 (Poor). For residents, the key unresolved point is how long this air-quality level will last and whether the IMD's forecast of clearer skies actually brings a sustained improvement. The next concrete step was already taken: the cracker bans in Mumbai and Thane, which the article notes failed to fully stop the Diwali pollution surge.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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