23 April,2026 11:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IMD has predicted that hot and humid conditions are very likely to persist in Mumbai on Friday and Saturday too with temperatures likely to touch 37 degrees Celsius. FILE PIC
Mumbai continued to experience hot and humid weather on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting mainly clear skies and no significant rainfall in the city and suburbs over the next 24 hours.
According to IMD Mumbai, warm conditions prevailed across the financial capital on Wednesday as well, with no rainfall recorded at either of the city's two main observatories.
Colaba, which represents the Island City, is expected to record minimum and maximum temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius respectively. Santacruz, which reflects suburban weather conditions, is likely to record 25 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius.
IMD has predicted that hot and humid conditions are very likely to persist in Mumbai on Friday and Saturday too with temperatures likely to touch 37 degrees Celsius.
Despite light rain and thundershowers being reported in some parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region earlier this week, the city itself remained largely dry.
Meanwhile, Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 71 on Thursday, placing it in the "satisfactory" category, according to official data. Most areas reported âgood' or satisfactory AQI, while Bandra-Kurla (119), Chakala (107), and Deonar (150) recorded âmoderate' air quality.
Across Maharashtra, several regions continued to reel under intense summer heat on Wednesday.
Wardha recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 44.2 degrees Celsius, while Kolhapur registered the lowest minimum temperature at 19.2 degrees Celsius.
Kolhapur registered the lowest minimum temperature in Maharashtra at 19.2 degrees Celsius.
Pune also witnessed warm weather, with the maximum temperature touching 39.4 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling at 23.7 degrees Celsius. No rainfall was recorded in the city.
With heat and humidity levels remaining high, residents have been advised to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours, and take precautions against heat-related discomfort.
IMD has appealed to commuters travelling during the day to carry water and wear light clothing, as humidity levels are likely to make outdoor conditions uncomfortable.
Pre-monsoon activity is likely to pick up in parts of the state in the coming weeks, but no immediate change is expected in Mumbai's prevailing hot and humid conditions.
