Updated On: 18 October, 2023 10:52 AM IST | Anagha Sawant
Mumbai`s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 194, in the `moderate` category, around 8 am but the SAMEER data further reveals that of the total 22 stations in Mumbai, Vile Parle and Chakala reported `very poor` air quality (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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Mumbai`s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 194, in the `moderate` category, around 8 am and Thane`s AQI stood at 164, in the `moderate` category
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The minimum temperature in Mumbai on Saturday is likely to be at 26 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 35 degrees Celsius

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The data further revealed that of the total 22 stations in Mumbai, Vile Parle and Chakala reported `very poor` air quality with AQI at 331 and 343 respectively. Areas that reported `poor` air quality included Chembur, Deonar, Malad West, Mazgaon, and Sion - will AQI ranging between 200 to 300
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In Navi Mumbai, of the seven stations, Kopripada-Vashi area reported `very poor` air quality with AQI at 305. Nerul showcased the `poor` category, as AQI ranged between 212 and 278. Further, the Mahape, and Taloja areas in Navi Mumbai logged `moderate` air quality

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The data further reveals that the most prominent pollutant in Mumbai is PM 2.5 and PM10. While the most prominent pollutant in Thane is PM10
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Further, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) revealed that Malad`s Mindspace area in Mumbai is the least polluted with AQI at 104