IMD Issues Heatwave Alert For Mumbai, Thane, And Neighboring Districts On May 15

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave alert for Mumbai, Thane and several other parts of Maharashtra on May 15.

The isolated pockets in these regions are expected to witness a sharp rise in temperatures, with dry weather conditions to prevail across the state.

The heat wave spell could extend into May 16 in the districts of Thane and Raigad, while Mumbai is currently expected to remain under alert primarily on May 15, according to the latest forecast.

Mumbai and Thane will continue to experience dry weather on May 13 and May 14 before heat wave conditions set in. Palghar and Raigad have also been placed under similar alerts for May 15, with Raigad likely to continue witnessing heat wave conditions a day later as well.

The forecast comes at a time when humidity levels have already been making conditions uncomfortable across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Apart from the above regions, several districts of Maharashtra are also expected to face intense weather conditions. Pune and Nashik are likely to witness heat wave conditions earlier in the week, particularly on May 13 and May 14, before weather conditions turn dry again.

The coastal Konkan districts, such as Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, may receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers on May 13 and May 14. But isolated heat wave conditions are still likely to develop there on May 16.

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Nagpur is also forecast to witness thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of up to 40 to 50 kmph on May 13, though no major warnings have been issued for the following days.

Meanwhile, Vidarbha is expected to witness the most dramatic weather activity over the coming days. Akola, Amravati and Wardha are likely to receive thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph on May 13. After the thunderstorm activity subsides, these districts are expected to move into a prolonged heat wave phase from May 14 onwards.

Check detailed Maharashtra Weather forecast below