Mumbai: Maharashtra is set to experience an intense and prolonged heatwave this summer, with above-normal temperatures expected from March to May, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
February 2025 has been recorded as the warmest February since 1901, with the all-India average minimum temperature at 15.02°C, exceeding the normal of 13.82°C. The mean temperature was 22.04°C, marking an increase of 1.34°C.
IMD’s summer forecast warns of persistent heatwave conditions, especially in Konkan, northern and eastern Maharashtra, and Goa. Some areas have already seen early heatwave conditions, with Mumbai recording 38°C and parts of Konkan, coastal Karnataka, and Kerala experiencing temperatures 4–8°C above normal.
During the next three months, Maharashtra—along with states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Telangana, and northern Karnataka—will witness heatwave spells lasting 12–15 days.
The IMD also predicts warmer-than-normal night temperatures across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tripura, Manipur, and Nagaland.
Senior IMD official D.S. Pai stated, “The number of heatwave events will be above climatological normal, and hot conditions are expected to persist across the country.”
With no major relief expected in the coming months, authorities have urged citizens to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, and take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses.
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