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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad, forecasting hot and humid conditions at isolated places, particularly in suburban areas.

In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Santacruz recorded a high of 36.5 degrees Celsius, while Colaba saw slightly lower temperatures at 34.9 degrees Celsius, according to IMD`s latest data. 

Meanwhile, Mumbai’s overall air quality remained in the moderate category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 96 on Tuesday, as per the Centre Pollution Control Board`s (CPCB) Sameer App. 

AQI across Mumbai

Bandra Kurla Complex – 113
Borivali East – 100
Byculla – 99
Andheri East – 117
Chembur – 86
Colaba – 83
Deonar – 123
Ghatkopar – 117

Rising heat sweeps Maharashtra, Jalgaon among hottest at 37.6 degrees Celsius

Meanwhile, Maharashtra continued to reel under rising temperatures on Tuesday, with several regions recording above-normal heat, according to the IMD. 

Jalgaon and Sholapur emerged as the hottest locations in the state, both recording a maximum temperature of 37.6 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Jeur at 37.5 degrees Celsius and Satara at 37.2 degrees Celsius, as per the Meteorological Department. 

In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Santacruz recorded a high of 36.5 degrees Celsius, while Colaba saw slightly lower temperatures at 34.9 degrees Celsius. 
Coastal areas like Alibag and Ratnagiri reported relatively moderate highs of 32.9 degrees Celsius and 33.7 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Among other key cities, Nashik recorded 36.3 degrees Celsius, Aurangabad 36.0 degrees Celsius, and Kolhapur 36.3 degrees Celsius, indicating widespread heat across interior Maharashtra. Notably, Harnaí reported a sharp departure from normal at 7.3 degrees Celsius above average, making it one of the most unusually warm locations.

Coastal humidity remains high, interiors stay dry

Humidity levels varied significantly, with coastal stations like Dahanu (69 per cent) and Ratnagiri (61 per cent) witnessing higher moisture levels, while drier conditions prevailed in interior regions such as Aurangabad (25 per cent) and Parbhani (23 per cent).

Overall, the data indicates a mix of hot and humid conditions across Maharashtra, with interior regions facing intense heat and coastal belts experiencing relatively milder but humid weather.