Overview

• A severe dust storm hit Mumbai on April 4, 2025, reducing visibility and causing disruptions to traffic and train services, including damage to overhead wires on the Central Railway line.
• Unseasonal rains and thunderstorms provided brief relief from the city's heat and high humidity but were not enough to offset the discomfort.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for hot and humid conditions from April 5-8, with temperatures expected to rise by 3-4°C over the next week.
• Mumbai's temperatures on April 4 were recorded as significantly above normal, with high humidity levels persisting; Santacruz reported a maximum of 33.7°C, 4.5°C above average.
• Social media users compared the dramatic dust storm to scenes from the movie 'The Mummy,' highlighting its intensity and unusual nature.