On Saturday, Mumbai will experience "hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets," IMD stated 

The maximum temperature is likely to soar up to 38 degrees Celsius on Tuesday

Mumbai is experiencing a surge in temperatures as the summer heat gradually sets in. For the next 24 hours, the city is likely to experience "mainly clear sky" with "hot day conditions very likely to prevail"

On Friday, mid-day.com had reported that meteorologists have warned of fresh heatwave in the city and its neighbouring areas. After a brief dip in temperatures, the mercury is set to soar again, reaching 37 degrees Celsius to 39 degrees Celsius along the coastal belt and 39 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius in the interiors of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), particularly Thane and Navi Mumbai

With temperatures already climbing, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri from Sunday, March 9, to Tuesday, March 11

Officials from IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai attribute the spike in daytime temperatures to strong easterly winds

This pattern mirrors late February, when similar heatwave conditions prompted the IMD to issue alerts on February 25, 26, and 27. However, temperatures dropped slightly in the following days, dipping by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius

With rising temperatures and heatwave alerts in place, IMD has asked residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure

Nutritionists said water-rich foods such as watermelon, oranges, and cucumbers must be consumed as temperature rises to remain hydrated for a longer duration