Sushma Nair

iMD Mumbai scientist

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The maximum temperature will be around 37°C for the next three to four days. Thereafter, a temperature of around 35°C is expected. There was anti-cyclonic wind circulation for the last couple of days. Although it was disorganised on Tuesday, the easterly winds and delayed sea breeze settlement continue, which results in high temperatures."
Early withdrawal of the southwest monsoon has resulted in October heat arriving early in the month. The heatwave was due to anti-cyclonic winds and a change in wind patterns to easterly."
Monsoon should withdraw from Mumbai in a day or two. This is a period of transition, when wind patterns change from westerlies to easterlies and blocks the setting of sea breeze and delaying its onset over the city. There was also an anti-cyclone near Mumbai that contributed to the high temperature,
Since we are still in the transition phase towards the monsoon, the surface soil is relatively dry and loose. Under circumstances that create strong wind conditions associated with thunderstorm outflows, this can lead to dust-raising winds, similar to what has been observed over the region during the last couple of days,
Northerly winds in the lower levels are keeping temperatures in the 35-37°C range over Mumbai and adjoining areas. At the same time, humidity levels are gradually increasing as we transition towards the monsoon season, leading to greater discomfort,
The region witnessed dust storms due to a trough, high temperature and lack of moisture in the air. The storm was mainly near the mountain areas, which is typical pre-monsoon weather."

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