Mumbai Records Hottest December Day in 16 Years Due to Cyclone Fengal

Temperatures soared to 37.3°C as the cyclone disrupted cooler winds, with heat expected to persist for several days.

Mumbai experienced its hottest December day since 2008, with temperatures reaching 37.3°C in Santacruz and 35°C in Colaba.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the unusual heat to Cyclone Fengal, which is blocking cooler southern winds.
The heat wave follows a record low of 16.5°C just a week earlier, illustrating extreme weather fluctuations in the city.
Mumbai's air quality index (AQI) stands at 153, categorized as moderate, with health advisories issued for vulnerable groups.
IMD forecasts warmer conditions for the next 3-4 days before temperatures are expected to drop, with potential drizzles in some areas.