Mumbai experienced its coldest day in eight years on Friday, with the minimum temperature dipping to 16.5°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This was recorded by the Santacruz observatory, which monitors weather for the city’s suburbs. The Colaba observatory, representing the island city, registered a slightly warmer minimum temperature of 21.4°C.
The last time Mumbai saw a colder November day was on November 11, 2016, when the temperature dropped to 16.3°C, IMD scientist Sushma Nair noted.
No Cold Wave Alert
Despite the drop in mercury, the IMD clarified that there is no cold wave alert for Mumbai or Maharashtra between November 30 and December 3. Temperatures are expected to rise after this period due to changes in weather systems over the Bay of Bengal.
“Currently, easterlies and northerlies are bringing cooler air, but a depression in the Bay of Bengal will increase moisture levels, leading to higher temperatures and cloudy skies,” said Sunil Kamble, Director of IMD Mumbai.
Consistent Cool Weather
Friday’s temperature marked the second time in four days that Mumbai broke an eight-year cold record. On November 26, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 16.8°C at Santacruz, while Colaba registered 22.5°C.
Air Quality and Daily Weather
Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 27°C on Friday, with a humidity level of 48%. The city’s air quality index (AQI) was moderate at 106, with PM2.5 levels at 37 µg/m³ as of 8:30 PM.
As Mumbai braces for warmer and more humid conditions in the coming days, this brief spell of cooler weather offered a refreshing change for residents of the bustling metropolis.