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IN PICS: Mumbaikars beat the heat as mercury hits 36 degree Celsius

Updated On: 13 March, 2026 05:00 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Pedestrians in Mumbai were seen covering their heads to protect themselves from the intense heat as the city recorded temperatures ranging between 26 degC and 36 degC with humidity at 57 pc. The scorching conditions have made outdoor movement increasingly uncomfortable for Mumbaikars, with residents finding ways to shield themselves from the blazing sun during peak afternoon hours (Pics/Satej Shinde)

Pedestrians in Mumbai were seen covering their heads to protect themselves from the intense heat as the city recorded temperatures ranging between 26 degC and 36 degC with humidity at 57 pc. The scorching conditions have made outdoor movement increasingly uncomfortable for Mumbaikars, with residents finding ways to shield themselves from the blazing sun during peak afternoon hours (Pics/Satej Shinde)

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Pedestrians in Mumbai were seen covering their heads to protect themselves from the intense heat as the city recorded temperatures ranging between 26 degC and 36 degC with humidity at 57 pc. The scorching conditions have made outdoor movement increasingly uncomfortable for Mumbaikars, with residents finding ways to shield themselves from the blazing sun during peak afternoon hours (Pics/Satej Shinde)
<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and nearby districts, warning of possible heatwave conditions on Friday and the following days</p>

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and nearby districts, warning of possible heatwave conditions on Friday and the following days

<p>According to the weather department, the maximum temperature in Mumbai is likely to reach around 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain around 23 degrees Celsius</p>

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According to the weather department, the maximum temperature in Mumbai is likely to reach around 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain around 23 degrees Celsius

<p>The city and suburban areas are expected to experience mainly clear skies, which may lead to higher daytime temperatures</p>

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The city and suburban areas are expected to experience mainly clear skies, which may lead to higher daytime temperatures

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

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

<p>A young boy savours an ice gola to beat the scorching heat as Mumbai temperatures soar to 36 degree Celsius.</p>

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A young boy savours an ice gola to beat the scorching heat as Mumbai temperatures soar to 36 degree Celsius.

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