Mumbai witnessed relief from extreme heat on Wednesday as temperatures dropped by more than 6 degrees Celsius from the previous day. However, humidity levels rose sharply, making the weather hot and humid. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and nearby districts for isolated hot and humid conditions
People try to protect themselves from the scorching heat in South Mumbai. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI
A respite from extreme heat was observed on Wednesday as the temperatures in the city dropped by over 6°C. Meanwhile, humidity also increased, turning the weather from hot and relatively dry to hot and humid.
A man wipes the sweat from his face
On Wednesday, Mumbai’s Santacruz observatory recorded maximum temperatures of 34.5°C, with relative humidity at 70 per cent, in comparison to Tuesday’s figures of 32 per cent, while the Colaba observatory on Wednesday recorded temperatures of 34°C with humidity at 80 per cent.
A man drinks water to combat dehydration due to heat
On Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Mumbai with temperatures rising to 40°C. The IMD on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts, indicating hot and humid weather in isolated pockets. A green alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday for Mumbai and the surrounding districts.
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Santacruz observatory...34.5°C
Relative humidity.............. 70%
Colaba observatory.......... 34°C
Relative humidity.............. 80%
Area wise max temperatures (Wednesday)
Vikhroli......................... 36.9°C
Ram Mandir.................. 36.2°C
Vidyavihar.................... 34.5°C
Byculla......................... 34.1°C
Tata Power Chembur... 33.4°C
Dahisar......................... 33°C
Maximum temperatures over the past few days
March 11.......... 34.5°C
March 10.......... 40°C
March 9.......... 38.4 °C
March 8.......... 33 °C
March 7.......... 33 °C
March 6.......... 34.6 °C
March 5.......... 38.9°C
March 4.......... 38.7°C
March 3.......... 33.7°C
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