Mumbai and Thane swelter at 39°C; IMD issues hot and humid yellow alert
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Mumbai and Thane experienced extreme heat Saturday, with temperatures reaching 39°C amid high humidity levels. India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for hot, humid conditions lasting through Sunday. Eastern suburbs recorded temperatures above normal by 2.2°C. Meteorologists attribute the heat spike to an active trough and anticyclonic circulation. Relief expected next week as temperatures drop to 33-34°C.
Key Entities
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