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Mumbai experienced a significant drop in daytime temperatures on Wednesday, with the Santacruz station recording 34.2°C, nearly 6°C lower than the previous day's highs. This relief is attributed to an early sea breeze and weaker easterly winds, alongside a shift in a persistent anticyclone. Despite the dip, minimum temperatures remained above normal.

Mumbai braces for another heatwave as the India Meteorological Department issued a warning for Friday and Saturday, following three days of intense heat earlier this month. While Thursday offered a brief respite, temperatures are expected to rise again across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Coastal-interior transition zones are particularly affected by high 'real feel' temperatures.

Mumbai experienced a sharp and early arrival of summer as the Santacruz observatory recorded a sweltering 38.7°C, a significant 5.7°C above normal. This dramatic temperature spike, leaving residents seeking refuge, was attributed to dry north-easterly winds and delayed sea breezes. While a yellow alert was issued, a heatwave was not officially declared due to specific IMD criteria not being met.

Mumbai experienced its highest maximum temperature in five years on Tuesday, reaching 40°C, a severe heatwave condition. This intense heat, exacerbated by dry continental air replacing sea breezes, is expected to persist until around March 13. Temperatures are anticipated to decrease from March 13-14 as weather patterns shift.

After a day of light rain, weather in city was pleasant once again on Sunday as both day and night temperatures recorded by the imd colaba and Santacruz observatory stayed on the lower side. In the 24 hours ending 8.30am on Sunday morning, rainfall recorded by the imd colaba observatory was 0.8mm while the IMD Santacruz observatory recorded rains of 4.1mm.

Mumbai experienced hotter weather with temperatures rising nearly one degree above normal as westerly winds weakened after the end of the monsoon season. Day temperatures were 32.8 and 33.5 degrees at Colaba and Santacruz observatories. The humidity levels were also high. The monsoon months ended with above-normal rainfall levels recorded.

Day temperatures in Mumbai which crossed over 39 degrees last week steeply dipped on Sunday. The entire last week saw many days recording high maximum temperatures with IMD even having issued heat wave warnings.

Mumbai and surrounding areas experienced heavy rainfall over the weekend, with Thane recording significant amounts. An IMD yellow alert was issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar for Monday. Santacruz and Colaba observatories recorded 96.8mm and 57mm rainfall, respectively, while Thane received 144mm. Temperatures remained slightly below normal despite the wet weekend.

Some areas of Mumbai and Thane witnessed a drizzle early on Sunday morning. Residents said parts of Andheri (W), Dahisar and Thane saw some rain for a very short period. IMD Santacruz observatory recorded trace rains in the 24 hours between June 22-23 while imd colaba observatory recorded nil rain.

Wednesday’s minimum temperature recorded by the IMD Santacruz observatory was 5.5 degrees above normal. The imd colaba observatory recorded a minimum temperatures of 26 degrees which was 3.3 degrees above normal. Apart from the high minimum temperatures, the high humidity levels also added to the discomfort.

The city witnessed 'above normal' day temperatures on Sunday as maximum temperature recorded by the IMD's Santacruz observatory was 36.4 degrees. Day temperature recorded at IMD's Colaba observatory was 34.8 degrees.

City's day temperatures continued to stay high as the IMD Santacruz observatory on Sunday recorded maximum temperatures of 37.2 degrees. This was the highest day temperatures recorded for the year so far.

Day temperatures in Mumbai which crossed over 39 degrees last week steeply dipped on Sunday. The entire last week saw many days recording high maximum temperatures with IMD even having issued heat wave warnings.The IMD Santa Cruz observatory on Sunday recorded maximum temperatures of 31.