India today: Delhi air severely polluted, Mumbai hot, Chennai rain

Delhi and Lucknow: sunny, with Delhi air the concern

Delhi is forecast to be sunny today, with a low of 20 °C and a high of 32 °C. The temperature is 19 °C at 06:00 and 31 °C at 12:00, when skies are clear. The chance of rain is 10 % for the day, with 0 mm expected.

Air quality is the main concern in Delhi. The daily category is Severely Polluted, with Moderately Polluted at 06:00 and Heavily Polluted at 15:00. The heatstroke index shows low risk.

Lucknow is also sunny, with temperatures from 20 °C to 31 °C and 0 mm of rain. Its air quality is Moderately Polluted for the day and Lightly Polluted at 09:00, and the heatstroke index reads Attention.

Mumbai: Extreme Heat with a high of 35 °C

Mumbai is forecast to see Extreme Heat today, with temperatures between 28 °C and 35 °C. The reading is 31 °C at 09:00 and reaches 35 °C at 12:00 and again at 15:00. The chance of rain is 10 %, with 0 mm expected.

The heatstroke index is at Severe caution and the activity index is Poor, so outdoor plans around midday and early afternoon deserve care. The clothing index suggests short sleeves.

Air quality in Mumbai is Moderately Polluted for the day. Driving conditions are rated Excellent.

Chennai: cloudy with occasional rain and a 70 % chance

Chennai is forecast to be cloudy with occasional rain today, with a low of 26 °C and a high of 31 °C. The chance of rain is 70 % for the day, with 5 mm expected.

At 09:00 the rain probability is 90 % under cloudy skies. At 12:00 rain is forecast, with 1.0 mm and a 90 % chance, and at 21:00 rain is forecast again, with 1.0 mm. Carrying rain gear is optional but sensible.

Air quality is Good for the day and Excellent at 12:00. The activity index is Poor, while driving conditions are rated Good.