The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad on May 15.
After a brief respite, Mumbai is again bracing for another hot spell. The forecast comes at a time when humidity levels have already been making conditions uncomfortable across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Mumbai on Wednesday, May 13, saw maximum temperatures at normal levels of 34.2 and 34.9 degree Celsius.
The isolated pockets in these regions are expected to witness a sharp rise in temperatures, with dry weather conditions to prevail across the state.
The heat wave spell could extend into May 16 in the districts of Thane, while Mumbai is currently expected to remain under alert primarily on May 15, according to the latest forecast.
Palghar and Raigad have also been placed under similar alerts for May 15, with Raigad likely to continue witnessing heatwave conditions a day later as well.
According to IMD’s five-day forecast, Mumbai is expected to record maximum temperatures of around 36 degree Celsius, while Thane may see temperatures crossing 38 degree Celsius.
The spike in temperatures could be followed by light rain and thunderstorms in Thane from May 18 onward. However, scientists said Mumbai is likely to remain dry with largely clear skies.
This year marked an early onset of heatwaves across the Mumbai region, with citizens sweltering amidst at least six such days in March alone.
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