Mumbai is witnessing an early spell of intense heat, with day temperatures crossing the 35°C mark for the second day in a row.

Santacruz recorded a maximum of 35.1°C yesterday, which is about 4.2°C above normal for this time of year. Weather conditions are unlikely to change soon, pointing to a warm and humid weekend for the city.

The heat is linked to a Western Disturbance affecting northern India, which has pushed the seasonal anticyclone away from Rajasthan.

This shift has altered wind patterns over parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Mumbai is experiencing prolonged land winds, delaying the sea breeze beyond 2 p.m. As a result, daytime heating is intensifying.