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Today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall and possible thundershowers across Mumbai, with overcast skies already marking the start of the week. The warning comes as a welcome change from the harsh sunlight of the past few days, though residents should still expect warm and humid conditions.
By 9 am, the temperature was 29 degrees Celsius, with humidity touching 75 per cent and light winds moving at nearly 5 kilometres per hour. According to IMD, light to moderate rainfall is expected through the coming days, but Monday could witness more pronounced showers by afternoon or evening.
Despite the overcast conditions, Mumbaikars can expect warm and sticky weather to persist. The minimum temperature today is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius, with a maximum reaching up to 32 degrees Celsius. Tuesday, 6 May, is expected to bring more showers along with thunder, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 31 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 54 today, which falls under the âSatisfactory' category, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While this level is generally safe for the public, individuals with breathing issues are advised to reduce outdoor activity and wear masks if stepping out.
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Weather experts believe the city will continue to experience this mix of cloud cover, intermittent rain, and humidity over the next few days. Although the showers are not intense, the combination of heat and moisture may cause some discomfort, particularly during the day.
On Saturday, the city continued experiencing hot and humid weather, with the maximum temperature reaching 34.4 degrees Celsius.
According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience a mainly clear sky on Saturday, May 3. Temperatures will range from a cool 26 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 33 degrees Celsius during the day.
According to the Mumbai weather updates of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25.3 degrees Celsius.
The weather department's data showed that the city observatory in Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 34.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
The IMD's latest Mumbai weather update forecasts a "mainly clear sky" for the city and its suburbs over the next 24 hours.
The mercury is expected to touch 40 degrees Celsius as May draws near. Meanwhile, the major civic-run hospitals in the city that lack special facilities for heatstroke cases altogether are the Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (Sion Hospital), and Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College and RN Cooper Hospital.
