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Unseasonal showers to lash Mumbai and Konkan in October
- •Citizens across Maharashtra are facing intense heat and soaring humidity resembling May conditions even in October.
- •Konkan and Mumbai witnessed record high temperatures, with Ratnagiri recording its highest temperature in 143 years.
- •Weather conditions are set to change starting October 17 due to various active weather systems and upcoming monsoon winds.
- •Unseasonal rain showers with gusty winds are predicted to lash Mumbai, Konkan, and southern Maharashtra around October 20.
- •While the rains may provide temporary relief from the heat and humidity, citizens are advised to monitor Meteorological Department updates.
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Temperatures have remained unusually high due to warm winds blowing from the Arabian Sea into the Konkan region, creating conditions similar to the month of May. Record-high temperatures have been registered in Mumbai and Ratnagiri, forcing citizens to endure severe heat and humidity.
Weather conditions are predicted to change starting October 17, with unseasonal showers expected to lash Mumbai, Konkan, and parts of southern Maharashtra around October 20. This shift is driven by the commencement of northeast monsoon winds and an active western disturbance in North India.
While unseasonal rain may cause temperatures to drop in some areas and provide temporary relief from humidity, it may not instantly lower temperatures across the entire state. Citizens in affected districts are advised to monitor updated meteorological forecasts for warnings regarding gusty winds and lightning.
