Smoky and hazy climes in Mumbai, venue for this evening’s IPL cricket game, are expected to change into being partly cloudy during the time of play.
Hosts Mumbai Indians take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the match to be played at the Wankhede stadium in the western metropolis.
The haze may clear up as the day wears on, but could get cloudy given the likely change in wind direction just south of the city.
The winds are northwesterly for now, but might see a westerly band build in from the northeast Arabian Sea with some moisture carry.
In fact, current conditions indicate that the westerly component is predominant as they blow across the city with a humidity of 66 per cent.
Maximum humidity could drive up to a stifling 90 per cent with a minimum of 60 per cent, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts this morning.
This may not provide for pleasurable conditions out there in the middle.
Mercury is expected to rise to 34 deg Celsius; it could feel hotter by another 2 to 3 deg Celsius thanks to the moisture build-up.