New Delhi:
The weather has taken such a turn that Mumbaikars have made them feel the heat. Due to rising temperature, people have started sweating in March itself. The people living here had never imagined so much heat. In view of the rising temperature during the day, the Regional Meteorological Department had to issue an alert up to Heatwave. In some parts of Maharashtra including Greater Mumbai, the heatstroke is going on according to the forecast of the Indian Meteorological Department and this situation can continue till March 11. On Tuesday, people will have to face heat and humidity in the areas of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar.
Why Mumbai’s mercury is growing after all
According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature is increasing due to anti -cyclone in the Arabian Sea. IMD Mumbai director Sunil Kamble said that the current increase in temperature is the result of eastern winds. However, the temperature is going to fall in the coming days.
How much mercury is increasing
- IMD has not issued heatwave an alert for Tuesday. But due to the heat, Yellow alert has been issued.
- The temperature is expected to be around 37 degrees on Tuesday.
- The temperature may be slightly lower from Friday and can come up to 34 degrees.
- The Santacruz Observatory of IMD recorded a maximum temperature of 37.2 degrees Celsius as compared to the previous day’s 34.8 degree Celsius.
- The Colaba Observatory recorded a temperature of 36.4 degrees Celsius on Monday as compared to 31.4 degrees Celsius a day earlier.
- On Wednesday i.e. March 12, the minimum and maximum temperature in Mumbai is estimated to be 28.19 ° C and 31.05 ° C respectively.
- According to IMD records, Mumbai had the highest temperature of 41.7 degrees Celsius so far. Which was recorded on 28 March 1956.
When the temperature crossed 40 in March
| Year | How much temperature |
| March 28, 2021 | 40.9 ° C |
| March 26, 2019 | 40.3 ° C |
| March 26, 2018 | 41.0 ° C |
| March 26, 2015 | 40.8 ° C |
How to avoid heat
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has advised the residents to drink enough water even if not thirsty, wear loose cotton clothes of lightweight, wear sunglasses, wear shoes and take umbrellas while leaving the house/offices to deal with the discomfort related to heat. Avoid drinking alcohol, tea, coffee or cold drinks.
What to do when heatstroke
If a person sees symptoms of heatstroke, then take him under a cold place or shed and an attempt should be made to reduce body temperature. Wipe it with wet cloth/wash the body again and again. Pour normal temperature water on the head. Give the person ORS (mixture of water, sugar and electrolytes), lemonade or any other drink. By doing this, the body will be hydrated.
How is the weather in North India
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi-NCR in the coming days. According to IMD, light to moderate rains are expected in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and some areas of Haryana, while the Shimla Center of IMD has issued a ‘yellow alert’ in various places in Himachal Pradesh on Monday and Wednesday to Friday, predicting drizzle with thunder. The Meteorological Department said that some high altitude of the state received light snowfall on Monday. One centimeter snowfall was recorded in Keylong, while Gondla received very little snowfall.
When will it rain in Delhi
According to IMD, Delhi will rain from 13 to 15 March. On 13 and 14 March, drizzle is forecast. While there is every possibility of rain on 15 March. At the same time, in many parts of Uttarakhand, on March 13 and 14, there is a forecast of drizzle. Due to which the maximum temperature will fall.
Rain in many parts of Tamil Nadu
Many parts of the city of Roathukudi in Tamil Nadu have been raining since Tuesday morning. Please tell that IMD issued an orange alert for the area. At the same time, in the coming days, there will be a scorching heat in Tamil Nadu. According to the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC), many parts of Tamil Nadu will have severe heat in the next few days. From March 7 to March 13, the maximum temperature is expected to be slightly higher than normal, which will be between 32 to 36 degrees Celsius. There may also be a slight increase in minimum temperature. Especially the temperature of coastal and surrounding districts will increase slightly.
