After witnessing relatively mild weather, Mumbai and its neighbouring regions experienced scorching conditions since Monday afternoon, with Santacruz recording a maximum temperature of 39.9 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that this heatwave will persist on Tuesday as well. Rabale in Thane reported the highest temperature at 41 degrees Celsius.

The blistering heat of summer has arrived, causing Mumbaikars to feel as if the sun is drawing nearer. Since Friday, temperatures have been on the rise, reaching a maximum of 35.8 degrees Celsius. Saturday and Sunday also saw elevated temperatures, and by Monday, the mercury nearly reached 39 degrees Celsius in the suburbs. According to IMD Mumbai officials, there has been a delay in the onset of sea breezes, leading to a rise in daytime temperatures.