People in Mumbai were on Thursday afternoon seen sheilding themselves from scorching heat, as the city continues to witness hot weather. Pics/Sameer Abedi
Updated On: 2024-05-03 12:14 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The IMD had earlier advised people to minimise prolonged exposure to heat
The weather agency had also advised people to maintain hydration by drinking ample of water, wear light-coloured and loose-fitting clothes
The IMD had last week issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai and some of its neighboring areas including Thane and Palghar
Mumbai has been witnessing extreme hot weather conditions since last month
Meanwhile, the temperature in some parts of Maharashtra had crossed 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday
Maharashtra's Solapur was said to be the hottest at 43.7 degrees Celsius, a rise of 2.3 degrees from the normal
On April 29, Mumbai had recorded a temperature of 39.1 degree Celsius, marking it the second-highest temperature for the season this year
