The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday reported that Mumbai recorded maximum temperatures of 34.0 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 34.2 degrees Celsius at Santacruz, with no rainfall recorded at either observatory during the day.
According to IMD Mumbai, several automatic weather stations across the city recorded slightly higher temperatures in certain pockets. Vikhroli registered the highest maximum temperature at 36.9 degrees Celsius, followed by Ram Mandir at 36.2 degrees Celsius and Vidyavihar at 34.5 degrees Celsius.
Other areas reported comparatively moderate readings, including Byculla at 34.1 degrees Celsius, Tata Power in Chembur at 33.4 degrees Celsius, and Dahisar at 33 degrees Celsius.
Meteorologists said the city is currently experiencing warm and humid conditions, typical for early March, with daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-30s across several locations. No rainfall was reported across Mumbai on Tuesday.
The IMD has indicated that temperatures are likely to remain on the higher side over the next few days, with hazy sunshine and rising heat levels expected across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Residents have been advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak afternoon hours.
IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, predicting hot and humid weather conditions at isolated places.
In a weather bulletin, the IMD stated that Mumbai was likely to witness mainly clear sky in the city and its suburbs. Hot and humid conditions were very likely to prevail in the suburbs on March 11.
It said that the maximum and minimum temperatures would likely to be around 36 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
The weather department had earlier this week predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and several other parts of Maharashtra.
Temperature recorded 40 degrees Celsius
On Tuesday, the maximum temperature recorded by the IMD Santacruz observatory was 40 degrees Celsius, which was 7.6 degrees Celsius above normal, while the IMD Colaba observatory recorded 35.4 degrees Celsius, which was 4.3 degrees Celsius above normal.
The IMD on Tuesday afternoon issued an orange alert for Mumbai and the entire MMR, including, Thane and Palghar, predicting heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in isolated pockets.
