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IN PHOTOS: Dusty winds, 34 degrees Celsius heat grip Mumbai’s Chowpatty

Updated On: 24 April, 2026 07:18 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The city recorded a temperature of 34 degrees Celsius under clear, sunny skies on Friday. Strong northwesterly winds blowing at 13 mph added to the dusty conditions, leaving Chowpatty largely deserted during peak afternoon hours. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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IMD observatories reported a maximum temperature of 33.0 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 35.6 degrees Celsius at Santacruz. PICS/ ASHISH RAJE
IMD observatories reported a maximum temperature of 33.0 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 35.6 degrees Celsius at Santacruz. PICS/ ASHISH RAJE
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Parts of Mumbai continued to experience heat on April 24, with Ram Mandir recording the highest maximum temperature at 36.8 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD data

Parts of Mumbai continued to experience heat on April 24, with Ram Mandir recording the highest maximum temperature at 36.8 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD data

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Other areas also saw elevated temperatures, with Vikhroli at 36.6 degrees Celsius, Vidyavihar at 35.9 degrees Celsius, Tata Power Chembur at 35.4 degrees Celsius, and Bandra and Dahisar both recording 35.1 degrees Celsius

Other areas also saw elevated temperatures, with Vikhroli at 36.6 degrees Celsius, Vidyavihar at 35.9 degrees Celsius, Tata Power Chembur at 35.4 degrees Celsius, and Bandra and Dahisar both recording 35.1 degrees Celsius

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Meanwhile, the air quality index of Mumbai on Friday is at 90, which comes under the 'Satisfactory' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer App

Meanwhile, the air quality index of Mumbai on Friday is at 90, which comes under the 'Satisfactory' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer App

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Even as Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category, several pockets reported poorer air quality. Areas including Bandra Kurla Complex, Borivali, Andheri East and Deonar recorded ‘moderate’ AQI levels, with readings crossing 100

Even as Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category, several pockets reported poorer air quality. Areas including Bandra Kurla Complex, Borivali, Andheri East and Deonar recorded ‘moderate’ AQI levels, with readings crossing 100

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A ‘moderate’ AQI can cause breathing discomfort, particularly among people with lung diseases, asthma and heart conditions.

A ‘moderate’ AQI can cause breathing discomfort, particularly among people with lung diseases, asthma and heart conditions.

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