12 October,2026 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to experience hot and humid conditions on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of a possibility of heatwave conditions.
The city is expected to have mainly clear skies, with maximum and minimum temperatures forecast to hover around 36 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively.
According to the IMD's 8:30 am weather report, the Colaba observatory in South Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 36.5 degrees Celsius, while the Santacruz observatory recorded 38 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 80 on Monday morning, placing the city in the satisfactory category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app.
Air quality in this category may cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.
Among the city's monitoring stations, Deonar recorded the highest AQI at 124, followed by Mazgaon at 101. Borivali recorded an AQI of 78, while Malad stood at 90. Ghatkopar recorded 49, Colaba 61 and Byculla 57.
Across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Thane recorded an AQI of 81, while Navi Mumbai stood at 72 and Kalyan at 92.
The IMD's forecast indicates that Mumbai will remain hot through the day, with hazy sunshine and temperatures expected to peak at around 35-36 degrees Celsius. Residents should take precautions against heat and humidity, particularly during the afternoon.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms lashed Delhi on Monday morning, bringing a noticeable dip in temperatures and causing waterlogging in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for all 11 districts of the national capital, cautioning residents about intense showers, lightning and strong winds.
According to the department, there is a high possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi, and West Delhi. Wind speeds could reach up to 60 km per hour in these areas, along with lightning and heavy rain with winds exceeding 15 mm per hour.
The early morning downpour covered the national capital with thick clouds and brought temporary relief from the prevailing warmth. However, the latest seven-day forecast suggests that the rainfall is unlikely to persist, with partly cloudy skies expected over the coming days.
The maximum temperature on October 13 is forecast to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to range from 23 to 25 degrees Celsius. On October 14, the maximum temperature could climb to 33-35 degrees Celsius, with the minimum expected to remain between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.
