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Mumbai Issues First Heatwave Alert As Temperatures Soar To 38C
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News18•09-10-2026, 09:09
Mumbai Issues First Heatwave Alert As Temperatures Soar To 38C
- •The India Meteorological Department issued its first post-monsoon heatwave warning for Mumbai and Raigad, with temperatures forecast to reach 38 degrees Celsius.
- •A persistent high-pressure area over Gujarat and easterly winds are suppressing the sea breeze, causing sharp temperature spikes across the Konkan region.
- •Solapur recorded 37.7 degrees Celsius, marking its highest October temperature since 2002.
- •Mumbai's air quality deteriorated into the moderate category as the PM10 AQI rose to 120 on Thursday.
- •Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid going outdoors during peak afternoon hours, and authorities face calls to consider school precautions.
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A persistent high-pressure area over Gujarat combined with easterly to north-easterly winds suppressed the sea breeze, while an early monsoon withdrawal and a strong El Niño signal intensified land heating.
Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38°C to 39°C with conditions persisting until mid-October, while Mumbai's PM10 air quality index worsened into the moderate category at 120.
Solapur recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7°C, marking its highest October temperature since 2002.
