As the southwest monsoon bids adieu to Mumbai, the mercury level is expected to climb, ushering in a summer-like feeling. Weather experts anticipate increased temperatures owing to the monsoon withdrawal. Reports Dipti Singh (File Photo, Representative images)
Updated On: 2023-10-10 02:37 PM IST
Compiled by : Anagha Sawant
A construction worker cools off on Marine Drive at the Coastal Road project site on Monday. Pic/Shadab Khan
With the monsoon having withdrawn from Mumbai, October heat will be witnessed in the daytime
As per the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city and suburbs will witness intense heat next week
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The maximum temperature is likely to rise up to 32 degrees Celsius from October 9 to 13, the weekly weather forecast of IMD informed
“As the southwest monsoon has withdrawn, the October heat has started to be felt all over the state as the temperature has increased by 8 to 10 degrees in 24 hours. In the past 24 hours, dry weather has been observed everywhere. Till October 6, the arch temperature in the state was between 24 and 25 degrees. Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Meanwhile, the monsoon is likely to withdraw from the entire state by October 11,” said an official from IMD
