Mumbai, Feb. 13 -- Mumbai experienced moderate temperatures and cloudy conditions on Friday, but a thick layer of smog soon enveloped the skyline, sharply reducing visibility and raising renewed concerns about air pollution. The brief relief from recent colder conditions was overshadowed by a steep deterioration in air quality.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the city is likely to witness partly cloudy skies accompanied by haze. Temperatures are expected to range between 12 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, slightly higher than those recorded in the past week, indicating a possible shift in weather conditions.
The city's Air Quality Index currently stands at 274, placing it in the 'unhealthy' category. In the prece...