After nearly a week of intense heat and high humidity, residents across Mumbai are experiencing some relief on Monday morning, May 4, as stronger westerly winds reduce discomfort levels in several parts of the city. The city woke up with partly cloudy skies during the morning hours. While the Regional Meteorological Centre predicted that clear sky towards the afternoon and evening in the city and suburbs.
The weather department has predicted maximum and Minimum temperatures likely to be around 34 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius. The improvement has been particularly noticeable in the western suburbs and coastal areas, where sea breeze activity has helped lower both actual temperatures and “feels-like” temperatures, which had recently touched 45 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius in some locations.
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Independent meteorologist Abhijit Modak told The Times of India the change in weather conditions was mainly due to a shift in wind patterns. “All temperature depends on the wind. With steady westerlies blowing at 20–25 kmph, conditions have turned relatively comfortable as these winds help regulate heat and reduce humidity,” he said.
According to weather observers, the stronger sea breeze has helped moderate temperatures across Mumbai over the past two days, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
Eastern Suburbs Still Likely to Remain Hot
Despite the temporary relief, eastern and interior areas such as Kalyan, Dombivli and Karjat are expected to continue experiencing higher temperatures compared to coastal parts of Mumbai. Meteorologists said these areas receive the cooling sea breeze much later in the day, often only after noon or by mid-afternoon. As a result, maximum temperatures in these regions could still rise to around 39 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
Hotter Conditions Expected After May 8
Weather experts have also warned that the current relief may not last long. According to Modak, dry and hot northerly winds are expected to return after May 8, which could once again increase temperatures across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Meteorologists noted that during the pre-monsoon season, the timing and strength of sea winds play an important role in determining daily weather conditions, particularly as inland heating and humidity levels continue to fluctuate.