Mumbai, Thane and Palghar were likely to experience hot and humid conditions in isolated areas on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department‘s (IMD) district forecast.
A yellow alert was issued by the weather department, stating, “hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets.”
The forecast covers October 21 to 25 and indicates that Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad are likely to experience hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets on October 21 and 22. Dry weather is forecast in these districts from October 23 to 25.
Mumbai has been reeling in hot weather conditions. IMD’s Colaba observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, while Santacruz registered 24.8 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was reported at 116 on Wednesday morning, according to the figures attributed to the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app. This falls in the moderate category under the national AQI classification.
However, pollution levels varied across monitoring stations. Colaba recorded highest AQI of 161, followed by Bandra-Kurla Complex at 149 and Deonar at 146. Worli registered 139, while Andheri recorded 136 and Borivali reported 107.
Rain forecast for Konkan districts
While Mumbai and its neighbouring districts are expected to experience dry weather later in the week, parts of the Konkan region are likely to receive rainfall.
Ratnagiri is forecast to receive light rain or thundershowers on October 21 and 22, followed by light to moderate rain or thundershowers on October 23.
Sindhudurg is likely to receive light rain or thundershowers on October 21, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers forecast for October 22 and 23.
Both districts are expected to experience dry weather on October 24 and 25, according to the IMD forecast.
Dry weather likely across several districts
Several districts across Maharashtra are forecast to experience predominantly dry weather over the next five days.
Dhule, Nandurbar, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Solapur and several districts in the Marathwada region are expected to remain dry during the forecast period, although isolated rain or thundershowers are forecast in some other districts on specific days.
The IMD has advised people to follow its latest weather updates, as forecasts and warnings may change with new observations.
