October 9, 2026 11:59 AM

Mumbai under heatwave warning as IMD issues yellow alerts across Maharashtra

Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra are experiencing rising temperatures following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue yellow alerts for heatwave conditions across multiple districts. According to the IMD, hot and humid conditions in Mumbai intensified on Friday, October 9, with isolated heatwave conditions expected in parts of the region. Dry weather is likely to prevail during the remainder of the forecast period. Neighbou...