Mumbai Weather: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Heatwave In Mumbai, First Such Warning For City After Monsoon
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai and Raigad on Friday, October 9. The warning is the first heatwave alert of the post-monsoon season, with temperatures expected to remain several degrees above normal. JUST IN: IMD has issued a Heatwave Alert for Mumbai for the first time, tomorrow, October 9. ️ Mumbai's October…
On Friday, October 9, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow heatwave alert for isolated areas in Mumbai and Raigad. This marks the first heatwave warning of the post-monsoon season, with temperatures forecast to soar several degrees above average. The weather service has warned that Mumbai is experiencing heat uncharacteristic for October.
The IMD has also forecast hot and humid conditions in parts of Mumbai, Raigad, and Ratnagiri. While rainfall is expected to be light to moderate in some areas, the general trend is towards continued dry conditions. This pattern is expected to persist across several districts of Maharashtra over the coming days.
Weather experts predict that Mumbai and several other regions in Konkan may face multiple heatwaves during the October-November period. The heat is expected to peak most intensely in October.
In addition to the heatwave alert, Mumbai's air quality deteriorated on Thursday evening, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 162. This falls within the 'Poor' category on the AQI scale, indicating a decline from previously cleaner air. An AQI reading between 0 and 50 is considered 'Good', while 51 to 100 is 'Moderate'. Readings between 101 and 200 are classified as 'Poor', 201 to 300 as 'Unhealthy', and above 300 as 'Severe'.
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