In what became a record-breaking phenomenon, on April 16 when the IMD declared a “severe heatwave”, the maximum temperatures soared to 39.7 degrees Celsius, making it the city’s hottest April day in over a decade.
In what is making for an exceptionally warm April with the city witnessing record shattering temperatures, Mumbai has witnessed five heatwave days in the month of April so far, including a 'severe heatwave' alert sounded on April 16.
As Mumbai prepares for another heatwave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the city s increasing number of high-rise buildings is trapping heat for longer durations. IMD warns that temperatures in Mumbai set to rise in the coming days, reaching close to 40 degrees