Mumbai’s weather alert may be green, but the city feels red hot

A woman drinks water amid scorching heat in the city. FILE PIC/ASHISH

There is a green alert for Mumbai for the weather after days of hot and humid conditions which persisted over the city, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the IMD, the city will witness mainly clear skies, but hot and humid weather may continue. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius.

Over the weekend, parts of the city recorded high temperatures, along with even higher humidity. On Sunday, parts of western suburbs recorded temperature as high as 39.2 degree Celsius, while relative humidity touched 70 per cent as per Colaba weather station readings, and 60 per cent as per the Santacruz weather station readings during the morning hours.

What's a green alert for heat?

A green alert for heat signifies normal, typical weather conditions with no immediate cause for concern or necessary action. It indicates that while temperatures may be warm, they are within the expected, comfortable range for the season and location, and there is no severe weather risk.

Fire Brigade's advisory

Citing the possibility of an increase in the number of fire incidents due to short circuits, overloading and other reasons that put stress on electrical systems, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has issued the following advisory to citizens

>> Regularly inspect electrical wiring, switchboards, and plug points in their homes and buildings
>> Avoid overloading by connecting multiple devices to a single plug point
>> When using appliances like air conditioners, coolers, etc., use a quality electrical connection.

Sunday's temperatures

Colaba: Maximum: 34.6 degree Celsius
Humidity: 70 per cent

Santacruz: Maximum: 35.4 degree Celsius
Humidity: 70 per cent

Area wise temp recorded on Sunday

Ram Mandir: 39.2 degree Celsius
Bandra: 36.0 degree Celsius
Vidyavihar: 35.6 degree Celsius
Dahisar: 35.3 degree Celsius