Updated On: 26 November, 2025 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai woke up to a dense layer of smog as the city’s AQI climbed to 185, marking one of the highest pollution levels this year. With stagnant temperatures, rising humidity, and low wind speed, visibility dropped sharply, raising concerns over worsening air quality.

Thick layer of smog across Mumbai. Filepic
Mumbai’s air quality observed a sharp decline as the city on Wednesday woke up to extremely hazy conditions with poor visibility. The thick layer of smog was clearly a sight that made every Mumbaikar concerned about the rising level of pollution.
Along with the deteriorating air quality, the temperature, which usually goes down during this time of the year, has been at a standstill since the last few days. As per the Indian Meteorological Department, the weather around the city and suburbs will experience clear skies along with the maximum and minimum temperatures ranging from 33 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius.