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IN PICS: Scorching afternoon heat forces citizens to seek relief

Updated On: 25 March, 2026 04:36 PM IST | Tarun Verma

With temperatures soaring during the afternoon, many citizens were seen taking measures to protect themselves from the heat. People used umbrellas, scarves, and sought shade to cope with the rising temperatures, highlighting the impact of the ongoing heat conditions (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

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According to the IMD's weather bulletin on Wednesday morning, Mumbai likely to experience hot and humid conditions in the city and suburbs. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
According to the IMD's weather bulletin on Wednesday morning, Mumbai likely to experience hot and humid conditions in the city and suburbs. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai as the city on Wednesday continued to witness hot and humid weather conditions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai as the city on Wednesday continued to witness hot and humid weather conditions

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The city’s air quality remained in the moderate category. As per the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 83

The city’s air quality remained in the moderate category. As per the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 83

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Santacruz recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal by 3.4 degrees, while Colaba reported a comparatively lower 34.2 degrees Celsius

Santacruz recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal by 3.4 degrees, while Colaba reported a comparatively lower 34.2 degrees Celsius

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Maharashtra continued to reel under rising temperatures on Tuesday, with several regions recording above-normal heat, according to the IMD

Maharashtra continued to reel under rising temperatures on Tuesday, with several regions recording above-normal heat, according to the IMD

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While major parts of the state are reeling in hot weather conditions, IMD on Wednesday predicted light rains, thunderstorm and gusty winds in some parts of Maharashtra

While major parts of the state are reeling in hot weather conditions, IMD on Wednesday predicted light rains, thunderstorm and gusty winds in some parts of Maharashtra

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The weather department also issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad for March 25 and March 26

The weather department also issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad for March 25 and March 26

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Pedestrians seek shade as the city reels under intense heat.

Pedestrians seek shade as the city reels under intense heat.

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