Mumbai faces unusual heatwave, 'yellow' alert issued by IMD

Mumbai has been facing an unusual heatwave in February as the India Meteorological Department IMD issued a yellow alert for the city and some of its adjoining areasAccording to the IMD weather bulletin issued on Wednesday the weather department has predicted heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of MumbaiA similar alert has been issued for Thane and PalgharThe IMD has predicted Hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai and Thane on ThursdayA yellow alert was also issued for several districts in Maharashtra including Raigad and RatnagiriAs per the local forecast for Mumbai city and its suburbs for the next 24 hours the Regional Meteorological Center has predicted mainly clear sky and heatwave conditions were very likely to prevail in city and suburbsIt said that the maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai would be around 39 degree Celsius and 22 degree CelsiusLocal forecast for Mumbai city and suburbs for the next 24 hoursMainly clear sky Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail in city and suburbsMaximum and minimum temperatures will be around 39degC and 22degC pictwittercomKVKtmRVnCsmdash Regional Meteorological CenterMumbai RMC_Mumbai February 26 2025The citizens has been advised to take precautions against the extreme heat which may lead to dehydration and heatrelated illnessesEarlier Sunil Kamble the director of India Meteorological Department Mumbai said easterly winds are blowing until around noon following which the wind direction is changing to northwesterly which is leading to a rise in temperatures during the day He predicted temperatures to soar further by one or two degrees in MarchIn its prediction on February 25 the Regional Meteorological Center in Mumbai had made a similar prediction as on WednesdayIt had said that it will be mainly clear sky and Mumbai would witness heatwave conditions with maximum and minimum temperatures to be around 37 degree Celsius and 22 degree CelsiusPrecautionary measures for heatwaveWith temperatures rising health officials and local authorities have urged residents to take necessary precautions to avoid heatstroke and dehydrationThe weather department advises the following steps Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water and fluids like coconut water lemon juice and ORS to stay hydrated Avoid Direct Sunlight Try to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours and avoid strenuous activities Dress Appropriately Wear loose lightcoloured clothing to reduce heat absorption Use Protective Gear Carry umbrellas hats and sunglasses when stepping out Take Frequent Breaks If working outdoors take breaks in shaded or airconditioned areas