10 April,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The IMD has issued a yellow watch alert for coastal districts. File Pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday has forecast continued hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri for Friday and Saturday, urging residents to take precautions.
According to the IMD's latest five-day district forecast, the region will experience humid weather conditions today (April 10), with similar conditions likely to persist on Saturday. From Sunday onwards, dry weather is expected to prevail across Mumbai and the wider Konkan belt, bringing some relief.
While Palghar and Sindhudurg are expected to remain dry today, these districts may witness hot and humid spells in isolated areas on Saturday.
In other parts of Maharashtra, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely over the Ghats of Kolhapur as well as Kolhapur, Sangli, Sholapur, Latur and Dharashiv on Friday. However, most districts including Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur and the Vidarbha region are expected to remain dry, with no weather warnings issued.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for coastal districts, indicating the persistence of hot and humid conditions over the next two days.
As part of its advisory, the IMD has urged residents to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially between 11 am and 4 pm, and to stay well hydrated even if not feeling thirsty. People are advised to wear light-coloured, loose cotton clothing and cover their heads with caps, cloths or umbrellas when stepping outdoors.
Those working outside are encouraged to take frequent breaks and schedule strenuous activities during cooler parts of the day. The IMD also cautioned residents to watch for symptoms such as heat cramps, rashes, dizziness, nausea or headaches, and to seek immediate medical attention if needed.
The forecast is valid from 8:30 am IST on Friday to 8:30 am IST on Saturday, with the IMD noting that weather conditions may change and residents should stay updated with the latest advisories.
Several parts of Maharashtra are experiencing warm to hot weather conditions, with temperatures hovering around or slightly above normal across coastal and interior regions.
In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 33.5 degrees Celsius at Santacruz. Minimum temperatures were 25 degrees Celsius and 22.2 degrees Celsius respectively, indicating warm and humid conditions, with morning humidity levels around 60 per cent.
Coastal areas such as Alibag and Dahanu reported maximum temperatures of 32.2 degrees Celsius and 34.2 degrees Celsius respectively. Higher humidity along the coast continues to result in sultry weather.
Interior districts are witnessing more intense heat. Sholapur recorded one of the highest temperatures at 38.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Sangli at 37.7 degrees Celsius and Parbhani at 37.1 degrees Celsius. Jalgaon and Jeur also reported temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius.
Relatively cooler conditions prevailed in hilly regions, with Mahabaleshwar recording a maximum of 28.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 17.6 degrees Celsius. Nashik saw a maximum of 32.5 degrees Celsius with cooler night temperatures around 17.4 degrees Celsius.
Among other regions, Aurangabad recorded 35.6 degrees Celsius (below normal), Kolhapur 35.6 degrees Celsius (near normal), Osmanabad 36.9 degrees Celsius, and Ratnagiri 33.7 degrees Celsius with high humidity.
