Mumbai Weather Update For May 16: Dream City To Experience Light Rainfall; IMD Issues Yellow Alert In These Regions Of Maharashtra

Mumbai: Residents of the city woke up at 6: 18 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 57 PM. The skies are expected to be clear today. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of a light rainfall on Friday, May 16, 2025.

The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to range between 28 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 69 per cent and the wind is expected to blow at a speed of 16 km/h.

IMD issued a yellow alert in these regions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), predicted light to moderate rain along with isolated thunderstorms and lightning. The weather department has issued a yellow alert in the Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, no alert has been issued in the capital city of Maharashtra, but residents would not get relief from the humidity.

Today's AQI

AQI in Mumbai is 76, which indicates moderate air quality in the city. Some people who are less sensitive to air pollution may also have problems. Sensitive people may face more problems. The higher the AQI, the higher the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. An AQI of 50 or less indicates good air quality, while an AQI of more than 300 indicates hazardous air quality.

Why do Mumbaikars experience more humidity?

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It's usually expressed as relative humidity (RH) — a percentage showing how close the air is to being fully saturated with moisture. For example, 70 per cent RH means the air contains 70 per cent of the moisture it could hold at that temperature. Mumbai is a coastal city surrounded by the Arabian Sea, which constantly adds moisture to the air. As summer progresses, sea surface temperatures rise, increasing evaporation and moisture in the atmosphere.

Weather forecast for May 17

According to the IMD, scattered showers are predicted in the isolated areas of Mumbai and its surrounding areas. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius.

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