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IMD Issues First Heatwave Alert for Mumbai and Parts of Maharashtra
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued its inaugural heatwave warning for Mumbai and several districts in Maharashtra after the monsoon withdrew.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday released its first heatwave warning for the coastal city of Mumbai and adjoining districts of Maharashtra, marking a shift in weather patterns as the southwest monsoon receded. The advisory, issued under the department's heatwave warning protocol, signals that temperatures are expected to rise sharply over the next few days.
Meteorologists project daytime highs to reach 38‑40°C in Mumbai and up to 42°C in interior districts, accompanied by high humidity that could exacerbate heat stress. The warning covers a period of three days, during which the IMD advises residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and seek shade or air‑conditioned environments.
Local authorities have been instructed to activate heat‑action plans, including setting up cooling centres in public buildings and ensuring that power supplies remain stable for air‑conditioning units. Health officials also warn of increased risks of heat‑related illnesses, particularly among the elderly, children, and outdoor workers.
This is the first formal heatwave alert for the region since the monsoon withdrew, underscoring the rapid transition from wet to extreme dry conditions that climate models have highlighted for western India.
Meteorologists project daytime highs to reach 38‑40°C in Mumbai and up to 42°C in interior districts, accompanied by high humidity that could exacerbate heat stress. The warning covers a period of three days, during which the IMD advises residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and seek shade or air‑conditioned environments.
Local authorities have been instructed to activate heat‑action plans, including setting up cooling centres in public buildings and ensuring that power supplies remain stable for air‑conditioning units. Health officials also warn of increased risks of heat‑related illnesses, particularly among the elderly, children, and outdoor workers.
This is the first formal heatwave alert for the region since the monsoon withdrew, underscoring the rapid transition from wet to extreme dry conditions that climate models have highlighted for western India.