Mumbai remains under hot and humid conditions as a heatwave continues for at least the third consecutive day, with IMD warnings in the Konkan region. Reports cite maximum temperatures ranging from about 37°C to nearly 38°C, with overnight and early-morning lows in the mid-to-high 20s. The city and surrounding areas see largely clear skies, with humidity adding to discomfort. Some outlets attribute the heat to early southwest monsoon withdrawal and changes in wind patterns, with El Niño and rainfall deficit also referenced.
Alongside the heat, air quality worsens. Different reports provide AQI readings in the “Poor” or “Unhealthy” ranges, with one report citing an AQI of 251 and another giving figures such as 130, 147, 152, 181 and 181, depending on date and measurement time. Health-focused coverage notes increased respiratory risk for children, older adults, and people with asthma, heart or lung conditions, and urges limiting prolonged outdoor exposure.
Multiple outlets also forecast potential relief from weekend rain or thundershowers, including one or two spells early next week (notably Monday to Tuesday), though overall temperatures are expected to remain above 35°C for much of the period.
