Mumbai weather: Santacruz records 36.6°C; humidity may rise in days

Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 36.6°C on Tuesday, 2.4°C above normal.

Humidity stood at 58% during the day as dry conditions persisted. IMD Mumbai director Bikram Singh said northerly winds have kept humidity lower. A change in wind pattern over the next two to three days could raise temperatures by a couple of degrees and increase humidity.

Mumbai city and its suburbs are forecast to see morning haze and mainly clear skies later in the day over the next 48 hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain around 35°C and 24°C, respectively.

Mumbai’s overall air quality index was 100 on Tuesday. Bandra Kurla Complex recorded 143, followed by Mazgaon at 135, Bhandup West at 125 and Shivaji Nagar at 120. The city had crossed 37°C earlier this month.