Mumbaikars have been grappling under heatwave since the beginning of this week. For this, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued guidelines, including carrying water bottles, wearing caps, using umbrellas, and wearing sunglasses while outdoors. Additionally, citizens are advised to avoid venturing out between 11 am and 4 pm to mitigate the risk of heat-related illnesses.
On Monday, April 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 39.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Rabale in Thane reported the highest temperature at 41 degrees Celsius.
Tuesday's (April 16) daytime temperature was recorded at 38 degrees Celsius. However, on Wednesday, April 17, temperatures are likely to drop, officials stated.
It is pertinent to note that the temperatures have been on the rise from Friday, April 12 as the maximum temperature reached 35.8 degrees Celsius. Moreover, Saturday and Sunday also saw spiked temperatures.
This weather condition has been attributed to the onset of sea breezes, leading to a rise in daytime temperatures.
From April 14 to 17, mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan region, including Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Badlapur and Karjat, experienced an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius.
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