Mumbai is experiencing intense heat early in March, with temperatures crossing heat wave limits for the third time this month.

The city recorded a maximum of 38.9°C on March 4 and 5, around 6°C above normal, officially marking heat wave conditions.

Unlike inland regions where the threshold is 40°C, coastal cities like Mumbai declare a heat wave once temperatures cross 37°C with a large departure from normal.

Yesterday again, the mercury crossed 38°C, and today’s maximum is expected to stay between 38°C and 39°C.

The delay in the arrival of the sea breeze is contributing to the rising temperatures. Weather conditions are likely to remain hot and humid, and similar heat wave-like conditions may continue over Mumbai until the weekend.