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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai weather takes a turn as city experiences dust storm and gusty winds on Friday evening

Updated On: 05 April, 2025 06:13 AM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbai's weather took a turn on Friday evening, with several areas reporting a dust storm and gusty winds. Mumbaikars were caught off guard by the sudden change, but the winds brought some respite from the heat. (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE, SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

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A dust storm briefly halts the game at Oval Maidan in South Mumbai on Friday evening. Pic/ATUL KAMBLE

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A dust storm briefly halts the game at Oval Maidan in South Mumbai on Friday evening. Pic/ATUL KAMBLE
Mumbai has been experiencing extreme heat for the past one month

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Mumbai has been experiencing extreme heat for the past one month

The temperatures had touched 35 degrees Celsius in March, with the IMD issuing a heatwave warning for the city and its neighbouring areas

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The temperatures had touched 35 degrees Celsius in March, with the IMD issuing a heatwave warning for the city and its neighbouring areas

Earlier in the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and several other districts in Maharashtra, warning of hot and humid weather conditions over the next two days

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Earlier in the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and several other districts in Maharashtra, warning of hot and humid weather conditions over the next two days

Mumbai had recorded a temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius. However, on Friday evening, the maximum temperature dropped to 33.7 degrees Celsius

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Mumbai had recorded a temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius. However, on Friday evening, the maximum temperature dropped to 33.7 degrees Celsius

In its latest update, the weather bureau has predicted partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorm for the city

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In its latest update, the weather bureau has predicted partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorm for the city

The city and the suburbs are also likely to experience gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph in the next 24 hours, stated IMD in its latest forecast, issued at 8 pm

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The city and the suburbs are also likely to experience gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph in the next 24 hours, stated IMD in its latest forecast, issued at 8 pm

For the next 48 hours, the city is likely to witness partly cloudy skies. However, hot and humid conditions are very likely to prevail in the suburbs, IMD said

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For the next 48 hours, the city is likely to witness partly cloudy skies. However, hot and humid conditions are very likely to prevail in the suburbs, IMD said

Clouds shroud the sky at Eastern Express Highway

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Clouds shroud the sky at Eastern Express Highway

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An amateur batsman sends the ball flying off the bat during a match at Five Gardens in Matunga. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

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