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Maharashtra Issues Heat Alert as Mumbai Faces Record Temperatures
✍️ News18
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:34 PM
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Maharashtra has issued a heat alert after temperatures spiked in Mumbai, prompting authorities to advise schools to shift to earlier morning hours to avoid the sweltering midday heat.
The state government of Maharashtra has released a heat alert after a series of days with temperatures soaring above 40°C in the Mumbai region.
Meteorological data shows Mumbai recorded a peak of 42°C on Tuesday, the highest in the past decade, prompting concerns over health and safety for residents and students.
In response, the Maharashtra Education Department advised schools to start classes between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., and to provide adequate water and shade, while health officials urged people to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat.
Meteorological data shows Mumbai recorded a peak of 42°C on Tuesday, the highest in the past decade, prompting concerns over health and safety for residents and students.
In response, the Maharashtra Education Department advised schools to start classes between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., and to provide adequate water and shade, while health officials urged people to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat.