Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Mumbai Temperatures Rise as Monsoon Withdrawal Nears, IMD Says
Mumbai was hotter than usual on Thursday.
The Santacruz weather station measured 34°C.
The Colaba station measured 33°C.
Both readings were above their normal temperatures.
Weather officials say the monsoon is starting to leave the city.
This may make both days and nights warmer over the weekend.
Temperatures could reach 34–35°C.
The weather may feel uncomfortable, but officials do not expect to issue an extreme heat warning.
Mumbai recorded above-normal temperatures at both major IMD observatories on Thursday.
Santacruz recorded 34°C, which was 1.7°C above normal.
Colaba recorded 33°C, or 1.2°C above normal.
Temperatures are expected to rise further during the weekend as the monsoon withdraws.
Weekend temperatures are forecast at 34–35°C, with uncomfortable conditions but no extreme heat warning.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and scientist Sushma Nair provided the forecast.
- What
- Mumbai recorded above-normal temperatures and is expected to become warmer over the weekend.
- When
- The above-normal readings were recorded on Thursday; warmer conditions are expected during the weekend.
- Where
- Mumbai, including the IMD observatories at Santacruz and Colaba.
- Why
- The city is nearing the withdrawal of the monsoon, according to IMD officials.
- Santacruz temperature
- 34°C on Thursday
- Santacruz departure from normal
- 1.7°C above normal
- Colaba temperature
- 33°C on Thursday
- Colaba departure from normal
- 1.2°C above normal
- Weekend forecast
- Temperatures between 34°C and 35°C
- Heat warning
- No extreme heat warning is expected
- Expected conditions
- Days and nights will remain warmer and uncomfortable