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IN PICS: Mumbai residents take measures to battle heat as temp rises to 32 degC

Updated On: 12 March, 2026 07:38 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Residents of Mumbai were seen taking various measures to protect themselves from the intense heat as temperatures in the area hovered between 30 degC and 32 degC. From seeking shade to staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, Mumbaikars found ways to cope with the sweltering conditions. The scorching weather has raised concerns as the India Meteorological Department has already warned of heatwave-like conditions expected to intensify across Mumbai in the coming months (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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Residents of Mumbai were seen taking various measures to protect themselves from the intense heat as temperatures in the area hovered between 30 degC and 32 degC. From seeking shade to staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, Mumbaikars found ways to cope with the sweltering conditions. The scorching weather has raised concerns as the India Meteorological Department has already warned of heatwave-like conditions expected to intensify across Mumbai in the coming months (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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Residents of Mumbai were seen taking various measures to protect themselves from the intense heat as temperatures in the area hovered between 30 degC and 32 degC. From seeking shade to staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, Mumbaikars found ways to cope with the sweltering conditions. The scorching weather has raised concerns as the India Meteorological Department has already warned of heatwave-like conditions expected to intensify across Mumbai in the coming months (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
<p>Mumbai was on Thursday expected to witness mainly clear skies in the city and suburban areas with temperature likely to touch 34 degrees Celsius, according to the weather update</p>

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Mumbai was on Thursday expected to witness mainly clear skies in the city and suburban areas with temperature likely to touch 34 degrees Celsius, according to the weather update

<p>The weather was expected to remain stable with clear skies and moderate daytime heat across the region after days of heatwave conditions earlier this week</p>

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The weather was expected to remain stable with clear skies and moderate daytime heat across the region after days of heatwave conditions earlier this week

<p>Earlier this week, Mumbai, its adjoining areas and parts of of Maharashtra were under an orange and yellow alerts, predicting heatwave and hot and humid weather in isolated pockets</p>

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Earlier this week, Mumbai, its adjoining areas and parts of of Maharashtra were under an orange and yellow alerts, predicting heatwave and hot and humid weather in isolated pockets

<p>On Wednesday, Mumbai&rsquo;s Santacruz observatory recorded maximum temperatures of 34.5 degC, with relative humidity at 70 per cent</p>

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On Wednesday, Mumbai’s Santacruz observatory recorded maximum temperatures of 34.5 degC, with relative humidity at 70 per cent

<p>On Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Mumbai with temperatures rising to 40 degC</p>

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On Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Mumbai with temperatures rising to 40 degC

<p>In a weather bulletin, the IMD stated that Mumbai was likely to witness mainly clear sky in the city and its suburbs. Hot and humid conditions were very likely to prevail in the suburbs on March 11</p>

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In a weather bulletin, the IMD stated that Mumbai was likely to witness mainly clear sky in the city and its suburbs. Hot and humid conditions were very likely to prevail in the suburbs on March 11

<p>According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, Mumbai&rsquo;s Air Quality Index (AQI) was on Thursday recorded 'Satisfactory' at 10:05 pm and stood at 111</p>

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was on Thursday recorded 'Satisfactory' at 10:05 pm and stood at 111

<p>A health impact message stated, "Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people"</p>

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A health impact message stated, "Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people"

<p>Mumbaikars brave the intense heat on a sweltering day in Chembur.</p>

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Mumbaikars brave the intense heat on a sweltering day in Chembur.

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