Residents of Mumbai should brace for another spell of extreme heat as the India Meteorological Department has issued a fresh heatwave alert for the city and surrounding districts between March 13 and March 14.
According to the weather department, maximum temperatures in Mumbai are likely to climb above 38°C on Friday and hover around 37°C on Saturday, creating heatwave conditions across the region.
The warning also applies to neighbouring districts including Thane district, Palghar district, and Raigad district, where temperatures are also expected to rise significantly.
Third Heatwave Warning In Two Weeks
This is the third heatwave alert issued for Mumbai in just two weeks. Earlier, the city experienced heatwave conditions between March 4 and March 5, followed by another intense spell between March 9 and March 10.
During the second alert, the IMD had even upgraded the warning to an orange alert due to the severity of the heat.
During the recent heatwave, the Santacruz Observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C on March 10, marking the hottest March day in the city since 2021.
Several pockets across the city also recorded extreme heat. Areas such as Vikhroli and Ram Mandir saw temperatures crossing the 40°C mark.
Brief Relief Before Heat Returns
Mumbai experienced a short break from the heat on Thursday when temperatures dropped slightly.
The suburbs recorded a maximum temperature of 33°C, while the Colaba Observatory in South Mumbai recorded a maximum of 32.7°C.
However, meteorologists say the relief will likely be temporary as weather patterns are once again shifting.
Anti-Cyclone Over Arabian Sea Driving Heat
According to Bikram Singh, the new heatwave warning is linked to the formation of an anti-cyclone system over the Arabian Sea.
He explained that the earlier anti-cyclone had weakened, but a new system is now developing over the sea and influencing regional weather patterns.
“While the previous anti-cyclone had weakened, a new anti-cyclone system is now developing and is placed over the Arabian Sea. Owing to this system, we are expecting an influx of northerly winds from Gujarat and beyond. Since these winds are warmer and drier, temperatures are likely to rise to 37–38°C between March 13 and March 14,” Singh said.
Temperatures Likely To Drop After March 14
The IMD expects temperatures to gradually fall after March 14.
Meteorologists predict that the maximum temperature in Mumbai may settle around 33°C from March 15 onwards, bringing some relief to residents.
March is usually considered the transition period between winter and summer in Mumbai, and the city frequently experiences above-normal temperatures during this time.
According to historical IMD records, the hottest March day ever recorded in Mumbai was 41.9°C, which occurred in 1953.
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