IN PHOTOS: Air Quality concerns rise as haze engulfs parts of Mumbai

Updated On: 16 October, 2025 07:58 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Air Quality concenrns have rose in Mumbai as a blanket of haze settled over the city on Thursday evening. A blanket of haze was seen from the Bandra Reclamation bridge, blurring the skyline and casting a muted tone across Mumbai. (PICS/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE)

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<p>Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday evening issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 km/h</p>

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Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday evening issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 km/h

<p>The IMD Mumbai issued a nowcast warning at 5:50 pm on Thursday, advising residents to remain cautious and avoid outdoor activities during the period of potential thunderstorm activity</p>

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The IMD Mumbai issued a nowcast warning at 5:50 pm on Thursday, advising residents to remain cautious and avoid outdoor activities during the period of potential thunderstorm activity

<p>The weather department predicted that lightning strikes and strong gusts may occur in isolated areas, prompting the IMD to urge people not to take shelter under trees and advised people to stay tuned to official updates</p>

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The weather department predicted that lightning strikes and strong gusts may occur in isolated areas, prompting the IMD to urge people not to take shelter under trees and advised people to stay tuned to official updates

<p>The warning comes amid generally dry and warm October weather in the city, offering a sudden shift in conditions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely</p>

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The warning comes amid generally dry and warm October weather in the city, offering a sudden shift in conditions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely

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Meanwhile, the Thane region received 14.23 mm of rainfall between 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM on Thursday

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