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Maharashtra on High Alert: Mumbai and Konkan Brace for Intense 'October Heat' for 3 Days
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News18•02-10-2026, 19:32
Maharashtra on High Alert: Mumbai and Konkan Brace for Intense 'October Heat' for 3 Days
- •Significant weather changes are observed in Maharashtra as the monsoon ends, with most parts experiencing 'October Heat'.
- •A 'yellow alert' for 'hot and humid' weather has been issued for Konkan, including Mumbai, for the next three days.
- •Rainfall in Konkan was deficient this year, with only 190.9 mm recorded in September against an expected 374.1 mm.
- •Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts are under a yellow alert, expected to continue until Sunday.
- •Citizens are advised to take precautions against heatstroke, drink plenty of water, and be aware of symptoms like dizziness and fatigue.
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A yellow alert for hot and humid weather has been issued due to a significant increase in October Heat intensity following below-average and uneven monsoon rainfall, resulting in a nearly 49 percent rain deficit in the region.
Districts including Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg have faced or are under a yellow alert for hot and humid weather conditions over various days at the beginning of October.
Severe heat can cause heatstroke, headaches, fatigue, and skin problems, while very high temperatures may lead to dizziness, vomiting, and excessive sweating, making proper care and hydration essential.
