Today: Mumbai heat, Chennai rain, Delhi severe air pollution

Mumbai reaches 35 °C with Extreme Heat at midday

Mumbai is forecast to see Extreme Heat on 20 October, with a high of 35 °C and a low of 28 °C. At 12:00 the temperature is forecast at 35 °C with Extreme Heat, easing to 34 °C and clear skies at 15:00. The Heatstroke Index (WBGT) for the day is Severe caution.

Rain is unlikely, with a 10 % chance and 0 mm forecast for the day. The daily Air Quality category is Heavily Polluted, though the 06:00 reading is Moderately Polluted. The Activity Index is Poor, while the Driving Index is Excellent and the Clothing Index suggests short sleeves.

Chennai sees occasional rain, with rain at 18:00 and 21:00

Chennai is forecast to be cloudy with occasional rain on 20 October, with a 70 % chance of precipitation and 11 mm expected. Temperatures range from 27 °C to 32 °C, and relative humidity is forecast at 72 %.

Hourly forecasts show cloudy skies at 06:00, 09:00 and 12:00, then sunny conditions at 15:00 with a 10 % chance of rain. Rain is forecast at 18:00 with 1.0 mm and a 90 % probability, and 1.0 mm of rain is also forecast at 21:00. An umbrella for the evening is a sensible option.

The Heatstroke Index (WBGT) is Severe caution and the Activity Index is Poor. The Driving Index is Good, and the daily Air Quality category is Excellent.

Delhi sunny with Severely Polluted air; Lucknow also sunny

Delhi is forecast to be sunny on 20 October, between 19 °C and 32 °C, with a 10 % chance of rain. The daily Air Quality category is Severely Polluted, while the 06:00 reading is Moderately Polluted. The Activity Index is Slightly poor, the Driving Index is Excellent and the Heatstroke Index (WBGT) shows Low risk.

Lucknow is also forecast to be sunny, between 20 °C and 31 °C, with a 10 % chance of rain. Its daily Air Quality category is Moderately Polluted. The Activity Index is Slightly poor, the Driving Index is Excellent and the Heatstroke Index (WBGT) is Attention. At 12:00, both Delhi and Lucknow are forecast at 31 °C.