Mumbai Weather: IMD declares heatwave as mercury levels soar

According to IMD scientist Sushma Nair, the heatwave condition is happening mainly due to the presence of strong easterly wind, which is delaying the sea breeze. The easterlies make the weather hotter and more humid. However, she added the situation may improve from Monday onwards due to the possible favourable change in wind patterns.

NewsBharati 13-Mar-2023 15:46:19 PM

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As the residents in Mumbai experience soaring temperature levels, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared a heat wave in Mumbai on Saturday. The weather department issued a heatwave warning for the Konkan region including Mumbai on Sunday.

City's main observatory in Santacruz recorded a 38.5 degrees Celsius maximum temperature on Saturday. The Colaba observatory recorded 37.4 degrees Celsius, both going up six notches above normal.

According to IMD scientist Sushma Nair, the heatwave condition is happening mainly due to the presence of strong easterly wind, which is delaying the sea breeze. The easterlies make the weather hotter and more humid. However, she added the situation may improve from Monday onwards due to the possible favourable change in wind patterns.

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The IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai listed precautions and directions to follow during the heatwave conditions.

Dos

Drink sufficient water - even if not thirsty. Persons with epilepsy or heart, kidney or liver disease who are on fluid-restricted diets or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a doctor before increasing liquid intake.
Use ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution), homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, coconut water, etc. to keep yourself hydrated.
Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes.
If outside, cover your head: Use a cloth, hat or umbrella. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes and sunscreen to protect your skin.
Get trained in first aid.
Take special care of the elderly, children, sick or overweight as they are more likely to become victims of excessive heat

Don'ts

Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12 noon and 3 pm.
Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon.
Do not go out barefoot.
Avoid cooking during peak hours.
Open doors and windows to ventilate the cooking area adequately.
Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrate the body.
Avoid high-protein, salty, spicy and oily food. Do not eat stale food.
Do not leave children or pets alone in parked vehicles.
Avoid using incandescent light bulbs which may generate unnecessary heat, as can computers or appliances