Mumbai weather: IMD forecasts clear skies, heatwave alert for city and parts of Maharashtra; AQI remains 'Moderate'

The India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast clear skies and heatwave alert for Mumbai Thane Palghar and several other districts of Maharashtra with temperatures expected to remain high over the next few daysAccording to the weather department the city and its suburbs are likely to experience mainly clear skiesThe IMD said the maximum temperature in Mumbai is likely to reach around 38 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature may remain near 24 degrees Celsius on TuesdayWeather department also indicated that heatwave conditions could occur in isolated pockets of the suburban areas particularly during the afternoon hoursThe IMD issued a yellow alert for parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai Thane and Palghar predicting heatwave conditions at isolated placesIt said Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in isolated pocketsApart from the Mumbai and its adjoining areas similar alert have been issued for several districts across Maharashtra These include Raigad Ratnagiri Dhule Nandurbar Jalgaon Nashik Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and JalnaA heatwave alert was issued for Akola Amravati and Wardha districts in MaharashtraThe India Meteorological Departmentrsquos Regional Meteorological Centre in Nagpur had on Monday reported dry weather conditions across the Vidarbha regionAccording to the weather bulletin maximum temperatures remained appreciably above normal while minimum temperatures stayed near normal levels across the regionThe highest maximum temperature of 409 degrees Celsius was recorded in Akola making it the hottest district in Vidarbha Meanwhile the lowest minimum temperature of 176 degrees Celsius was recorded in WashimThe weather department stated that one or two place in Vidarbha were likely to witness heatwave on March 9 10 and 11Clear skies across Mumbai and suburbsThe forecast suggests that both the city and suburban regions will continue to experience clear weather conditions with little cloud cover expectedThe weather office noted that the combination of clear skies and dry conditions may lead to a noticeable rise in heat levels across the regionAccording to the IMD some areas may experience very high daytime temperaturesAQI in MumbaiAccording to the Central Pollution Control Boards CPCB Sameer app Mumbairsquos Air Quality Index AQI was on Tuesday morning recorded Moderate at 0905 am and stood at 108A health impact message stated Breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders asthma and heart diseasesAQI recorded in parts of the cityBandra Kurla Complex 135 ModerateBorivali East 107 ModerateMazgaon 130 ModerateMalad West 139 ModerateChembur 104 ModerateColaba 138 ModerateShivaji Nagar 96 SatisfactoryMeanwhile the air quality was recorded as Moderate in Thane which reported an AQI at 112 on Tuesday morningIn Kalyan AQI was recorded at 103 and in Navi Mumbai at 138 both were in Moderate categoriesPrecautionary measures to avoid heat strokeThe IMD has suggested the following precautionary measures to avoid heat stroke during the hot weather conditionsExpected Impacts Vulnerable citizensmay take necessary precautions It is advised to take precautionary measures for hot weather while going outside during peak hours of the day Heat cramps heat rash likely during peak hours of the dayAction Suggested Avoid prolonged heat exposure Stay hydrated Drink sufficient water even if not feeling thirsty to avoid dehydration Wear light weight light colored loose cotton clothes Cover your head use a wet cloth hat or umbrella while going out during peak hours Caution workers to avoid direct sunlight during the peak hours Schedule strenuous jobs to cooler times of the day Increasing the frequency and length of rest breaks for outdoor activities Recognise the signs of heat stroke heat rash or heat cramps such as weakness dizziness headache nausea sweating and seizures If you feel faint or ill see a doctor hospital immediately Farmers are advised to continue irrigation activities