IMD predicts Mumbai ‘day’-night temperatures to persist until February 15.

IMD predicts Mumbai ‘day’-night temperatures to persist until February 15.

According to IMD’s weekly forecast, the significant gap amidst Mumbai’s day and night temperatures is expected to continue till February 15. This can impact on health, as well as the environment.

Over the past two weeks, Mumbai has been experiencing significant temperature fluctuation with an average difference of about 10 degrees Celsius between maximum and minimum temperatures.

At times, particularly during the last week of January and first week of February, this gap widened to as much as 16 degrees Celsius. While noon brought warmth, early mornings and nights carried a noticeable chill in the air.

Amidst seasonal transitions, some variance in day and night temperatures is typical.
Mumbai is currently transitioning out of winter
The IMD also reported a shift in wind patterns due to an anticyclonic phenomenon.
The resulting winds contributed to rising mercury levels.
This change in wind direction remained prevalent until early February, maintaining maximum temperatures between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius.

However, this temperature variability has brought focus to diurnal temperature range (DTR) and its implications.

News Edit K.V.Raman