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Scorching sun, rising humidity leave Mumbaikars battling sweltering conditions

Updated On: 16 March, 2026 07:53 PM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbai experienced hot and humid weather on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. High humidity levels of around 61 per cent made conditions feel even warmer across the city. Here are visuals of Mumbaikars braving the heat across the Island City. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

Mumbai experienced hot and humid weather on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. High humidity levels of around 61 per cent made conditions feel even warmer across the city. Here are visuals of Mumbaikars braving the heat across the Island City. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

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Mumbai experienced hot and humid weather on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. High humidity levels of around 61 per cent made conditions feel even warmer across the city. Here are visuals of Mumbaikars braving the heat across the Island City. PICS/ASHISH RAJE
<p dir="auto">From Worli Seaface and Metro cinema in Dhobi Talao to Crawford Market and Abdul Rehman Street, residents were seen braving the scorching sun, covering their faces, drinking water, and purchasing bottles to stay hydrated</p>

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From Worli Seaface and Metro cinema in Dhobi Talao to Crawford Market and Abdul Rehman Street, residents were seen braving the scorching sun, covering their faces, drinking water, and purchasing bottles to stay hydrated

<p>Mumbaikars navigated the sweltering conditions while going about their daily routines&nbsp;</p>

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Mumbaikars navigated the sweltering conditions while going about their daily routines 

<p>The weather bureau's Colaba station, which is representative of Mumbai city, recorded temperatures between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius</p>

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The weather bureau's Colaba station, which is representative of Mumbai city, recorded temperatures between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius

<p>The Santacruz station, representative of the suburbs, recorded maximum and minimum temperatures of 32 and 23 degrees Celsius respectively</p>

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The Santacruz station, representative of the suburbs, recorded maximum and minimum temperatures of 32 and 23 degrees Celsius respectively

<p>The humidity levels reached 61 per cent in the suburbs and 57 per cent in the city</p>

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The humidity levels reached 61 per cent in the suburbs and 57 per cent in the city

<p>Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast weather warning for parts of Maharashtra, alerting residents to possible thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few hours</p>

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Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast weather warning for parts of Maharashtra, alerting residents to possible thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few hours

<p>According to the IMD&rsquo;s update issued on Monday evening, a yellow warning has been sounded for the districts of Nanded, Latur, and Dharashiv&nbsp;</p>

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According to the IMD’s update issued on Monday evening, a yellow warning has been sounded for the districts of Nanded, Latur, and Dharashiv 

<p>The weather department stated that light spells of rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely to occur in these districts. The thunderstorms may also bring gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, which could lead to brief disruptions</p>

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The weather department stated that light spells of rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely to occur in these districts. The thunderstorms may also bring gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, which could lead to brief disruptions

<p>On Tuesday, the weather bureau has predicted the temperatures in the city and the suburbs to range between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius</p>

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On Tuesday, the weather bureau has predicted the temperatures in the city and the suburbs to range between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius

<p>The city is likely to experience haze in the morning and mainly clear sky towards afternoon/evening</p>

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The city is likely to experience haze in the morning and mainly clear sky towards afternoon/evening

<p>The interior districts of the state remained particularly warm, with Malegaon emerging among the hottest locations at 39.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Jeur at 39.5 degrees Celsius and Sholapur at 39.0 degrees Celsius. Parbhani recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees Celsius, while Osmanabad reported 38.4 degrees Celsius, reflecting warmer-than-usual conditions across central Maharashtra.</p>

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The interior districts of the state remained particularly warm, with Malegaon emerging among the hottest locations at 39.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Jeur at 39.5 degrees Celsius and Sholapur at 39.0 degrees Celsius. Parbhani recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees Celsius, while Osmanabad reported 38.4 degrees Celsius, reflecting warmer-than-usual conditions across central Maharashtra.

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