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7.2
/ 10
Good
Lake view + Gated

Powai Nexscore — 7.2/10

Powai — Mumbai's planned suburb around Powai Lake, home to IIT Bombay and Hiranandani gated townships.

Mumbai rank #13 of 23

Powai score breakdown

5 weighted factors — flood risk, metro distance, air quality, building age, and amenities — combined into one Nexscore™.

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Flood risk
25% weight · Zone: low · Ward L
8/10
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Metro & commute
25% weight · Nearest Metro: 3.52 km
6/10
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Air quality
20% weight · Live AQI: 99
8/10
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Building age
15% weight · Owner-provided
7.5/10
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Amenities
15% weight · Owner-provided
6.5/10
Why this score?

Powai's strongest factors are low flood risk, better-than-average air quality — while distance from Metro stations pull the score down.

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Powai — Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Powai answered with Nexscore™ data.

What is Powai's Nexscore™?

Powai scores 7.2/10 on Nexscore™ — Good. This score is calculated from 5 weighted factors: flood risk (25%), metro distance (25%), air quality (20%), building age (15%), and amenities (15%).

Is Powai flood-prone?

Powai falls in a "low" flood risk zone per MCGM ward records. Flood risk score: 8/10. Higher scores indicate lower flood vulnerability based on historical Mumbai monsoon data.

What is the air quality (AQI) in Powai?

Current live AQI for Powai is 99 (data from AQICN, refreshed every 6 hours). Air quality score: 8/10. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.

How far is Powai from the nearest Mumbai Metro station?

Powai is approximately 3.52 km from the nearest Mumbai Metro station (Lines 1, 2A, 2B or 3). Distance calculated via Haversine GPS formula. Commute score: 6/10.

Where can I rent verified properties in Powai?

Verified, Aadhaar-KYC rentals in Powai are available on Nexlease.in — Mumbai's broker-free rental marketplace operated by Nexlease Properties LLP (the same company that owns Nexscore™).