An unusual early month heat spike
Some pointed out that the ‘real feel’ could be much higher than the actual recording of 36-37°C. The relative humidity recorded at the Colaba and Santacruz observatories was 80% and 78%, respectively.
Independent weather observer Abhijit Modak said Mumbai has entered the post-monsoon transition, with changing wind patterns contributing to the rise in temperatures. “Just as expected and as forecast earlier, the strengthening anti-cyclonic circulation is inducing easterly/land breeze flow, suppressing the usual coastal moderation and driving temperatures higher across Konkan,” he said. The sharp rise in daytime temperatures left residents in considerable discomfort. The city saw monsoon withdrawal showers only at the beginning of this week. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai
IMD’s Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 37.4°C on Friday, its highest for the month since at least 2013, putting south Mumbai in the grip of an unusual early month heat spike. The Santacruz weather station—which is considered the benchmark for Mumbai—logged a maximum of 36.9°C, close to its last year’s high of 37°C on Oct 17. In 2024, the observatory recorded a maximum of 36.5°C on Oct 8.
Mumbai: Oct has begun on a scorching note even before southwest monsoon’s official withdrawal from Mumbai. The rest of the city wasn’t spared either.
The monsoon’s normal date of withdrawal from the city is Oct 8, but IMD believes it will most likely happen this weekend itself. The weather bureau has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for Saturday, warning of hot and humid conditions at isolated places. The conditions will continue to prevail in Thane on Sunday.