Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 194, in the 'moderate' category, around 8 am and Thane's AQI stood at 164, in the 'moderate' category
The minimum temperature in Mumbai on Saturday is likely to be at 26 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 35 degrees Celsius
The data further revealed that of the total 22 stations in Mumbai, Vile Parle and Chakala reported 'very poor' air quality with AQI at 331 and 343 respectively. Areas that reported 'poor' air quality included Chembur, Deonar, Malad West, Mazgaon, and Sion - will AQI ranging between 200 to 300
In Navi Mumbai, of the seven stations, Kopripada-Vashi area reported 'very poor' air quality with AQI at 305. Nerul showcased the 'poor' category, as AQI ranged between 212 and 278. Further, the Mahape, and Taloja areas in Navi Mumbai logged 'moderate' air quality
The data further reveals that the most prominent pollutant in Mumbai is PM 2.5 and PM10. While the most prominent pollutant in Thane is PM10
Further, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) revealed that Malad's Mindspace area in Mumbai is the least polluted with AQI at 104
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