Residents of Mumbai were seen taking various measures to protect themselves from the intense heat as temperatures in the area hovered between 30 degC and 32 degC. From seeking shade to staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, Mumbaikars found ways to cope with the sweltering conditions. The scorching weather has raised concerns as the India Meteorological Department has already warned of heatwave-like conditions expected to intensify across Mumbai in the coming months (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
Updated On: 2026-03-12 07:38 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Mumbai was on Thursday expected to witness mainly clear skies in the city and suburban areas with temperature likely to touch 34 degrees Celsius, according to the weather update
The weather was expected to remain stable with clear skies and moderate daytime heat across the region after days of heatwave conditions earlier this week
Earlier this week, Mumbai, its adjoining areas and parts of of Maharashtra were under an orange and yellow alerts, predicting heatwave and hot and humid weather in isolated pockets
On Wednesday, Mumbai’s Santacruz observatory recorded maximum temperatures of 34.5 degC, with relative humidity at 70 per cent
On Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Mumbai with temperatures rising to 40 degC
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
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was on Thursday recorded 'Satisfactory' at 10:05 pm and stood at 111
Mumbaikars brave the intense heat on a sweltering day in Chembur.
