IN PICS: IMD warns extreme heat; temp likely to rise at 34 degC

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)

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<p>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</p>

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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

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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

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>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</p>

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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

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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

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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

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>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 </p>

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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

<p>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</p>

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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

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

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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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