Mumbaikars brace for heatwave In coming days, temperature to rise 41-43°C;
Mumbaikars brace for heatwave In coming days, temperature to rise 41-43°C;
In the coming days Mumbai is likely to witness its first 40°C temperature of the season on Tuesday.
Reportedly, from April 14 to 17, an intense heatwave is anticipated to grip the city and its surrounding areas, including Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Badlapur and Karjat, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 41-43°C.
With forecast of such extreme conditions, citizens are advised to avoid venturing out between 11 am and 4 pm to mitigate the risk of heat-related illnesses.
The spike in temperatures is evident, with day temperatures already rising to 35.8°C on Friday, compared to 33.5°C recorded the previous day.
As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, highest day temperature recorded this season was 38.8°C on March 21. Colaba and Santacruz observatories registered maximum temperatures of 32.5°C and 35.8°C on Friday, respectively, slightly above normal levels.
Although, the day temperatures are on the rise, minimum temperatures remain relatively stable, with Colaba and Santacruz observatories recording minimum temperatures of 24.3°C and 23.6°C, respectively, nearly normal for this time of year.
Meanwhile, BMC issues guidelines including carrying water bottles, wearing caps, using umbrellas and wearing sunglasses while outdoors.
News Edit K.V.Raman
