As per IMD-Mumbai this was so far the hottest day experienced in March this summer.
Even as Mumbaikars were hit by sweltering heat on Sunday as the maximum temperature rose by almost 4.7 degree Celsius from Saturday, with Sunday recording a maximum temperature of 37.8 degree Celsius, the city's heart went out to the thousands of farmers walking on concrete in such hot and humid conditions.
As per IMD-Mumbai this was so far the hottest day experienced in March this summer. "The reason for the heat was the low level circulation over the Arabian Sea near south Gujarat, which brought the North Easterly winds to the coast causing the temperatures to rise," said an IMD official, adding that Sunday's temperature was 6 degree Celsius above normal.
"It was extremely hot and humid, a simple 10 minute walk made me dizzy and dehydrated. It was then that I thought about thousands of farmers walking in this heat on concrete which must be burning," shared Sharad Kumar, a Chakala resident.
Temperatures in March are known to touch 40. In 2017, the highest maximum recorded temperature in March was 38.4 degree Celsius while in 2016 it was 38.2 degree Celsius and in 2015 it had reached 40.8 degree Celsius. However, the highest maximum temperature ever recorded in March was 41.7 degree Celsius on March 28, 1956.
Meanwhile, Skymet, a private weather forecasting portal, predicted Mumbaikars can prepare to witness some light rains next week. "A confluence zone is expected to form in the proximity of the coastline. In the light wind field condition, a feeble trough is also likely to form along the Konkan and Maharashtra region. Thus, some clouding is possible from March 15 followed by light rainfall activity. In fact, these rains may even spill into March 16 and 17," stated the portal.
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