Heatwave Alert For Mumbai, Neighbouring Districts As Mercury Soars

The IMD has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane and other neighbouring districts in Maharashtra's Konkan region on Tuesday and Wednesday in view of the rising temperatures.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Sushma Nair on Tuesday said the temperatures are likely to be in the range of 37 to 38 degrees Celsius for the next two days.

The heatwave alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri on Feb. 25 and 26, the IMD said.