In a first for the Mumbaikars this season, the minimum temperature in Mumbai and its suburbs fell below the 20 degrees Celsius mark on Friday morning, after rains in the north, weather officials said.
The Santacruz weather observatory, which represents Mumbai and its suburbs, reported that it recorded 19.5 degrees Celsius, almost a degree above normal. On the other hand, the Colaba observatory, the representative of south Mumbai, recorded 22 degrees Celsius, 1 degree above normal.
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The weather bureau also stated that the wind pattern over the city was changing because of the prevailing western disturbance over north India.
Rains over northern plains and snowfall along the Himalayan region is changing the wind pattern to cool northerly winds over Mumbai,” SG Kamble, a scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) told HT.
Although Friday’s minimum temperature may be the lowest this season, it is much higher than past records during the month.
Kamble also said that wind prevailing over the city has reduced the moisture and is fast-paced which has resulted in the pollutants not being able to suspend close to the surface.
Mumbai witnessed a clear sky on Friday and similar weather conditions have been predicted for Saturday. According to the IMD forecast, the minimum temperature from December 13-December 15 is likely to drop to 19 degrees Celsius and from December 16-December 19 will be 18 degrees Celsius. It is expected that in the coming week the temperature may come down even further.
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