An anticyclone over the ocean and afternoon north-westerlies: The reasons Mumbai is perspiring in February

During the transitional month of February, temperatures do rise. Since mid-last week, what atmospheric conditions have been present? When can residents of Mumbai anticipate relief?

The IMD has predicted daily highs of 36 to 37 degrees Celsius through the end of this week, so it is unlikely that anything will change in the near future.

What is reason behind the rise in Mumbai's temperatures?

Easterly winds are blowing till noon, at this point winds shift to a north-westerly direction, raising the daytime temperature, says Sunil Kamble, Director of IMD Mumbai.

The daytime temperatures rise due to the north-westerly winds in the afternoon, while the early morning temperatures are lowered by the easterly winds. According to Kamble, the above-normal temperatures are probably going to last through this week.

Western disturbances in February, due to lack of rain has also been observed by the IMD. Mumbai have lower temperatures as a result of these weather patterns, which bring cooler northerly winds.

Is this level of heat in February unusual for Mumbai?

Mumbai's highest recorded temperature was 37.5 degrees Celsius in February 2024. The highest temperature records in February day was 39.6 degrees Celsius in the ever 1966, remarks the hottest February day ever..

According to Kapadia, March typically sees significant variations in day highs and night lows in Mumbai and Maharashtra.