IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad
What's the story
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad on Tuesday. The alert warns of hot and humid conditions in isolated places, especially in suburban areas. The maximum temperature in Santacruz was recorded at 36.5°C, while Colaba recorded slightly lower temperatures at 34.9°C, according to the latest data from IMD.
Air quality
Mumbai's air quality remains moderate
Despite the rising temperatures, Mumbai's overall air quality remained moderate with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 96 on Tuesday. The data was provided by the Centre Pollution Control Board's Sameer App. However, some areas in the city recorded higher AQI levels than others. Bandra Kurla Complex had an AQI of 113 while Borivali East and Byculla recorded AQIs of 100 and 99, respectively.
Statewide heat
Jalgaon, Sholapur hottest places in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has been witnessing a rise in temperatures, with several regions recording above-normal heat. Jalgaon and Sholapur were the hottest places in the state, both recording maximum temperatures of 37.6°C. Jeur followed closely at 37.5°C while Satara recorded a high of 37.2°C according to the Meteorological Department data.
Coastal conditions
Coastal areas experience moderate highs
Coastal areas like Alibag and Ratnagiri experienced relatively moderate highs of 32.9°C and 33.7°C, respectively. Other major cities such as Nashik, Aurangabad, and Kolhapur recorded temperatures between 36-37°C, indicating widespread heat across interior Maharashtra. Harnai also stood out with a sharp departure from normal at an unusual warmth of 7.3°C above average, making it one of the hottest places in the region.
Humidity disparity
Humidity levels across Maharashtra
Humidity levels across Maharashtra varied significantly, with coastal stations like Dahanu (69%) and Ratnagiri (61%) witnessing high moisture levels. On the other hand, drier conditions were observed in interior regions such as Aurangabad (25%) and Parbhani (23%). This indicates a mix of hot and humid conditions across the state, with interior regions experiencing intense heat while coastal belts have relatively milder but humid weather.