Pedestrians in Mumbai were seen covering their heads with scarves, dupattas, and umbrellas to protect themselves from the intense heat. The visuals capture the harsh afternoon conditions as the city experiences rising temperatures (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
Updated On: 2026-03-26 07:12 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday were likely to experience mainly clear skies along with hot and humid conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
The IMD had forecast maximum and minimum temperatures to hover around 36 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius
Several parts of Maharashtra continued to witness rising temperatures, with multiple districts recording maximum temperatures close to 39 degrees Celsius, according to IMD's latest data
Maharashtra continued to witness warm conditions on Wednesday, with several districts recording above-normal temperatures, according to the IMD's latest weather report issued
In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Santacruz recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal by 3.4 degrees, while Colaba reported a comparatively lower 34.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday
Overall, the weather pattern indicates hot conditions in interior Maharashtra and humid weather along the coast, with temperatures in several areas remaining above normal for this time of year
People relax and play in the waves under the blazing sun as IMD forecasted temperature of 36 degree Celsius
India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued yellow alert for Mumbai; hot, humid conditions expected, while Colaba saw slightly lower temperatures at 34.9 degrees Celsius
Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remained in the satisfactory category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 79 on Thursday.
