Mumbai under heatwave warning as IMD issues yellow alerts across Maharashtra
What Happened
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and several districts in Maharashtra as temperatures rise following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Hot and humid conditions are expected in Mumbai and surrounding regions, with isolated heatwave conditions forecast in parts of the state. The alert covers districts including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Solapur. Conditions are expected to ease, with green alerts likely across the state from October 11-12.
Key Takeaways
The heat spell marks an unusual post-monsoon weather pattern for Maharashtra. Economists have also warned that prolonged heat and a potentially strengthening El Niño could affect crop production and add pressure on food inflation.