Mumbai Braces for Heatwave Assault: IMD Issues Yellow Warning

With maximum temperatures expected to hover between 37 to 38°C in the coming days, Mumbaiites are bracing themselves for a relentless assault of heat

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Mumbai, known for its resilience in the face of monsoons and humidity, finds itself under siege once again, this time by an unforgiving adversary: scorching heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised the alarm, issuing a ‘yellow’ heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad slated for Tuesday.

“If you have been feeling as though the city has been conquered by a tyrant ball of heat, you are not far off the mark,” admits IMD Mumbai Director Sunil Kamble, attributing the surge in temperatures to strong northerly winds. These gusts, a consequence of ongoing construction activities, have whipped up dust storms, adding another layer of discomfort to the already oppressive conditions.

With maximum temperatures expected to hover between 37 to 38°C in the coming days, Mumbaiites are bracing themselves for a relentless assault of heat. “The city can expect a significant rise in temperatures, as currently we are receiving strong northerlies, instead of the westerlies,” Kamble explains in meteorological parlance.

The warning doesn’t come as a shock, considering Mumbai’s gradual descent into a heat trap. Recent days have seen the mercury soaring, with suburbs sizzling at 33.2°C and Colaba registering a sweltering 32°C. But Mumbai isn’t alone in this ordeal; Thane, Raigad, and several other districts across Maharashtra are feeling the heat, quite literally.

Malegaon emerges as the battleground of heat, recording a blistering 42.6°C, closely trailed by Jeur and Jalgaon at 41.5°C each. Even the industrial hub of ThaneBelapur finds no respite, with temperatures hitting 41.0°C. Ahmednagar, Satara, and Nasik aren’t spared either, with the mercury kissing the 40°C mark.

As the city gears up to combat this heatwave onslaught, authorities are urging residents to take precautions. Stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and seek medical help for heat-related illnesses—these are the mantras for survival. Special attention is being directed towards vulnerable sections like the elderly, children, and the homeless, ensuring relief measures are in place to mitigate the impact of this extreme weather event.

With Mumbaiites seeking refuge indoors and battling the heatwave head-on, one thing is certain: resilience will once again prevail in the face of adversity.

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