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Mumbai swelters as October temperatures soar to 38.2 degrees Celsius
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert across Maharashtra's coastal districts as unseasonable heat grips the region. Residents in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri are being warned of intensifying heatwave conditions in the coming days.
LSN India ·
Mercury levels in Mumbai climbed to 38.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, prompting weather officials to activate heat advisories across five districts in Maharashtra. The India Meteorological Department's yellow alert signals rising temperatures and increasingly oppressive conditions that are atypical for October, when the monsoon season typically moderates weather patterns in coastal regions.
The alert covers Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, signalling that heat stress could impact vulnerable populations including the elderly, outdoor workers, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Meteorological officials have indicated that the heatwave-like conditions are expected to persist and potentially intensify over the coming period.
Authorities have advised residents to limit outdoor exposure during peak daytime hours, stay hydrated, and monitor health conditions. The unusual October heat follows an exceptionally warm monsoon season, with temperatures remaining elevated as the transition to winter approaches.