A boy takes a much-needed water break on a sweltering day in Mumbai. (PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, indicating heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in isolated pockets, on Tuesday, when the day temperature soared to 40 degrees C, according to readings from the Santacruz observatory
On the other hand, the Colaba observatory recorded 35.4 degrees, which is 4.3 degrees above normal for this day
Parts of Mumbai saw temperatures soaring above 40 degrees, mainly areas in the western suburbs of Ram Mandir (Oshiwara), which recorded temperatures of 42.4 degrees, and Vikhroli at 41.6 degrees
The daytime or afternoon temperatures are likely to rise sharply, while humidity may make conditions feel even hotter
Throughout this week, Mumbai has experienced a climate ranging between hot and humid and hot and dry, with severe temperatures recorded between noon and 3 pm
Mumbai was on Sunday, 3rd March likely to experience a warm and sunny day with mainly clear skies with a mostly dry weather, according to the weather department bulletin on March 8 morning
Meteorologists said the city is currently experiencing warm and humid conditions, typical for early March, with daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-30s across several locations
The IMD has also indicated that temperatures are likely to remain on the higher side over the next few days, with hazy sunshine and rising heat levels expected across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Mumbai's iconic Marine Drive promenade in Charni Road wore a deserted look on Wednesday afternoon as the city recorded a temperature of 28 degC
The weather department had earlier this week predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and several other parts of Maharashtra
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was on Wednesday recorded 'Moderate' at 04:05 pm and stood at 111
A health impact message stated, "Breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma and heart diseases."
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