Mumbai is under a heatwave alert for February 25-26 as day temperatures soared to 38.4°C, the highest for February in five years. The city recorded this peak on February 24, with experts attributing the heat to delayed sea breezes and strong easterly winds. The all-time highest February temperature in Mumbai remains 39.6°C, recorded on February 25, 1966.

According to the IMD's forecast, Mumbai's maximum temperature is expected to hover around 37°C over the next 24 hours, with a minimum of 22°C, offering little respite for residents.

Further, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Mumbai, as the Santacruz observatory registered a scorching 38.4°C, 6.4°C above normal, while Colaba saw 36.8°C, 6.2°C above normal. Thane and Raigad are also under heatwave warnings.