Mumbaikars faced hot and humid weather conditions on Monday, in the middle of the monsoon season, owing to low wind speed and relatively high temperatures. Against the average wind speed of around 15 kilometres per hour (kmph), Mumbai recorded a wind speed of about 5.6 kmph on Monday, with maximum temperatures soaring to 32°C. City-wide relative humidity ranged between 50 per cent to 80 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

A pedestrian shields himself from the scorching heat on Monday. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Mumbai is experiencing a monsoon lull, which is responsible for the hot and humid weather, according to the IMD. An official said, “During the monsoon, westerly winds are very strong. This makes the atmosphere cooler. However, due to the lull in the monsoon, wind speed has also reduced. This is likely to remain for a week.”  According to IMD’s forecast, a green alert was issued for Mumbai for Monday and the remainder of the week, indicating light to moderate rainfall in the city.