Mumbai Records Its Coldest November Day in 8 Years at 16.5°C
Mumbai Records Its Coldest November Day in 8 Years at 16.5°C
The city experienced an eight-year temperature low as weather scientists predict a warming trend starting December 3.
Mumbai witnessed its coldest November day in eight years on Friday, November 29, with the Santacruz observatory registering a minimum temperature of 16.5°C. This dip marks the second time in just four days that the financial capital has broken records for the month, following a low of 16.8°C recorded on November 26. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory, representing the island city, logged a relatively milder 21.4°C during the same period.
Key Observations and Factors
• Cooler Trends: The record-breaking temperature is attributed to the influence of easterly and northerly winds, which have brought cooler conditions to the region.
• Bay of Bengal System: According to Sunil Kamble, Director of IMD Mumbai, a developing depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to alter these conditions, raising both minimum and maximum temperatures from December 3. Increased moisture levels will also bring cloudy skies.
Upcoming Weather Predictions
• Minimum temperatures are expected to remain between 15°C and 16°C until November 30.
• Daytime temperatures are likely to range between 32°C and 33°C over the next week, with a slight increase post-December 3.
Air Quality and Humidity
• The city recorded a maximum temperature of 27°C on Friday, with a relative humidity level of 48%.
• The Air Quality Index (AQI) was moderate at 130 overall but hit unhealthy levels in some areas:
• Deonar (187)
• Chembur (172)
• BKC (166)
• Ghatkopar (163)
As Mumbai prepares for warmer days, these climatic shifts highlight the dynamic interplay of global and regional weather systems affecting the metropolis.
