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IN PICS: Pedestrians cover their heads in the scorching heat of Mumbai

Updated On: 26 March, 2026 07:12 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Pedestrians in Mumbai were seen covering their heads with scarves, dupattas, and umbrellas to protect themselves from the intense heat. The visuals capture the harsh afternoon conditions as the city experiences rising temperatures (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

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Pedestrians in Mumbai were seen covering their heads with scarves, dupattas, and umbrellas to protect themselves from the intense heat. The visuals capture the harsh afternoon conditions as the city experiences rising temperatures (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

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Pedestrians in Mumbai were seen covering their heads with scarves, dupattas, and umbrellas to protect themselves from the intense heat. The visuals capture the harsh afternoon conditions as the city experiences rising temperatures (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
<p>Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday were likely to experience mainly clear skies along with hot and humid conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said</p>

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Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday were likely to experience mainly clear skies along with hot and humid conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

<p>The IMD had forecast maximum and minimum temperatures to hover around 36 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius</p>

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The IMD had forecast maximum and minimum temperatures to hover around 36 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius

<p>Several parts of Maharashtra continued to witness rising temperatures, with multiple districts recording maximum temperatures close to 39 degrees Celsius, according to IMD's latest data</p>

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Several parts of Maharashtra continued to witness rising temperatures, with multiple districts recording maximum temperatures close to 39 degrees Celsius, according to IMD's latest data

<p>Maharashtra continued to witness warm conditions on Wednesday, with several districts recording above-normal temperatures, according to the IMD's latest weather report issued&nbsp;</p>

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Maharashtra continued to witness warm conditions on Wednesday, with several districts recording above-normal temperatures, according to the IMD's latest weather report issued 

<p>In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Santacruz recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal by 3.4 degrees, while Colaba reported a comparatively lower 34.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday</p>

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In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Santacruz recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal by 3.4 degrees, while Colaba reported a comparatively lower 34.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday

<p>Overall, the weather pattern indicates hot conditions in interior Maharashtra and humid weather along the coast, with temperatures in several areas remaining above normal for this time of year</p>

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Overall, the weather pattern indicates hot conditions in interior Maharashtra and humid weather along the coast, with temperatures in several areas remaining above normal for this time of year

<p>People relax and play in the waves under the blazing sun as IMD forecasted temperature of 36 degree Celsius</p>

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People relax and play in the waves under the blazing sun as IMD forecasted temperature of 36 degree Celsius

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">India Meteorological Department</span></span> on Tuesday issued yellow alert for Mumbai; hot, humid conditions expected, while Colaba saw slightly lower temperatures at 34.9 degrees Celsius</p>

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India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued yellow alert for Mumbai; hot, humid conditions expected, while Colaba saw slightly lower temperatures at 34.9 degrees Celsius

<p>Meanwhile, the city&rsquo;s air quality remained in the satisfactory category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 79 on Thursday.</p>

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Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remained in the satisfactory category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 79 on Thursday.

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