Bikram Singh (general)

On Sunday, the Santacruz observatory recorded at 37.6°C, a 5°C above normal maximum number

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared onset of the southwest monsoon over Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday noon, further forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall over the region for the next two days

Mumbai remains under an IMD Yellow Alert for hot and humid conditions until June 13, with temperatures expected to touch 36°C. The city recorded Maharashtra's highest minimum temperature at 30°C, while the southwest monsoon has been delayed beyond its normal June 11 onset date

The official annual onset of monsoon date over Mumbai is June 11, however, there are no signs of arrival until next week

Visiting the site on Thursday, Opposition leader in the BMC and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar demanded an audit of the BMC's pre-monsoon desilting and drain-cleaning works, questioning their effectiveness despite repeated assurances

Delhi-NCR continues to experience warm weather conditions, but intermittent cloud cover and strong winds have provided residents with some relief from the intense heat

India’s Key Monsoon Rains Set to Begin Days After Official Start

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow heatwave alert for Palghar, Thane and Mumbai in the Konkan region

Pre-monsoon showers are also expected later this week across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, offering relief from prolonged heat and humidity

As of April 17, 2026, the maximum temperature will be at 31.57°C and minimum will hover at 25.99°C. Relative humidity is at 51%, while wind speeds are recorded at 51 km/h. The sun rose at 06:19 AM and is expected to set at 06:56 PM

With increasing health risks and deaths due to extreme heat, authorities are urged to implement a Heat Action Plan and promote sustainable urban development