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IN PCS: IMD warns of heatwaves; flaming conditions in Mumbai for April-May as temp rise

Updated On: 07 March, 2026 07:18 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mumbai is currently experiencing warm, dry and sunny weather with temperatures ranging between 26 degC and 32 degC, with the real-feel temperature touching nearly 38 degC to 39 degC due to humidity. The India Meteorological Department has warned of higher-than-usual, heatwave-like conditions expected in April and May 2026, raising concerns over increasing urban heat stress in the city (PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

Mumbai is experiencing warm, sunny weather with temperatures hovering around 39 degC. (PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

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Mumbai is experiencing warm, sunny weather with temperatures hovering around 39 degC. (PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to witness mainly clear skies throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 34 degC

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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to witness mainly clear skies throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 34 degC

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid weather conditions across Mumbai for Sunday and Monday, March 8 and 9

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The IMD has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid weather conditions across Mumbai for Sunday and Monday, March 8 and 9

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s Sameer app, the city is currently recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 70, which falls under the ‘satifactory’ category

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According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s Sameer app, the city is currently recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 70, which falls under the ‘satifactory’ category

This week saw an intense heatwave in Mumbai, as the city recorded its highest March temperature this season on Wednesday, with the Santacruz observatory logging maximum temperatures of 38.9 degrees C

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This week saw an intense heatwave in Mumbai, as the city recorded its highest March temperature this season on Wednesday, with the Santacruz observatory logging maximum temperatures of 38.9 degrees C

The Regional Met Centre (RMC) in Mumbai, the minimum temperature in the city was on Friday morning recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius

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The Regional Met Centre (RMC) in Mumbai, the minimum temperature in the city was on Friday morning recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius

With the mercury hitting 32 degC in Mumbai, women beat the scorching heat with ice cream on the streets of south Mumbai 

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With the mercury hitting 32 degC in Mumbai, women beat the scorching heat with ice cream on the streets of south Mumbai 

As per the data, the Santacruz observatory reported a higher maximum temperature of 38.7 degrees Celsius, which is 5.7 degrees above the normal level on March 5

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As per the data, the Santacruz observatory reported a higher maximum temperature of 38.7 degrees Celsius, which is 5.7 degrees above the normal level on March 5

On March 4, Mumbai recorded a minimum temperature of 24.0 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 22.6 degrees Celsius at Santacruz on Wednesday, as per IMD data 

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On March 4, Mumbai recorded a minimum temperature of 24.0 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 22.6 degrees Celsius at Santacruz on Wednesday, as per IMD data 

A light haze was visible across parts of Mumbai on March 4. After citizens enjoyed a couple of days of cleaner air, the AQI had once again climbed on Wednesday

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A light haze was visible across parts of Mumbai on March 4. After citizens enjoyed a couple of days of cleaner air, the AQI had once again climbed on Wednesday

Air quality monitoring stations across various parts of Mumbai reported mixed but improved readings

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Air quality monitoring stations across various parts of Mumbai reported mixed but improved readings

Authorities continue to monitor pollution levels closely as rising temperatures and humidity may affect air quality in the coming days.

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Authorities continue to monitor pollution levels closely as rising temperatures and humidity may affect air quality in the coming days.

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