Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra are likely to face severe heatwave-like conditions over the next three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. The weather agency said temperatures are expected to rise gradually across the state till May 15.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for several parts of North and Central Maharashtra. According to the weather department, dry weather is expected to continue across most parts of Maharashtra for at least the next five days.
The latest bulletin shows Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri are expected to witness persistent hot and humid weather, while districts in Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada may see heatwave conditions in isolated areas.
In North Maharashtra, districts like Dhule, Jalgaon, Nashik, Nandurbar, Pune, and Ahilyanagar are likely to face heatwave conditions till May 14, especially in isolated pockets. In the Marathwada region, districts such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Jalna, Hingoli, Parbhani and Nanded may also experience heatwave conditions between May 12 and 15.
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In the Vidarbha region, Akola is under the strongest warning, with heatwave conditions likely for all five days. Amravati and Wardha may also see heatwave conditions later this week. Nagpur, Chandrapur, Gondia and several other districts currently have “No Warning”.
According to the IMD, temperatures across several parts of Maharashtra remain above normal, with North Madhya Maharashtra recording the highest daytime temperatures between 41 degrees Celsius and 43 degrees Celsius.
The region is currently experiencing temperatures that are “appreciably above normal,” while minimum temperatures are also higher than usual in many areas.
North Konkan, including Mumbai and nearby districts, recorded maximum temperatures between 35 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius, which are also appreciably above normal. Minimum temperatures in the region remained between 26 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, close to normal levels.
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In South Madhya Maharashtra, maximum temperatures ranged from 39 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius, while Marathwada recorded temperatures between 40 degrees Celsius and 43 degrees Celsius.
In several areas, temperatures are already running above normal for this time of the year. Doctors have advised people to avoid stepping out in direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours.
Certain groups, such as children, senior citizens, outdoor labourers, people with diabetes and heart problems, are considered more vulnerable during extreme heat conditions.
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