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Mumbai Heatwave:  Mumbai had its first near-40 degrees temperature on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a heatwave warning for the city and surrounding locations. Moreover, Thane, Palghar, Raigad (Navi Mumbai), and Ratnagiri have received warnings from the meteorological office. The meteorological authority forecasts that areas of Mumbai and the nearby districts of Thane and Raigad will continue to experience hot and muggy weather.

Notably, the city was under a heatwave alert for the second time in two weeks, according to the IMD.

The city had its first temperature close to 40 degrees on Tuesday, and the IMD reported a maximum temperature of 39.2 degrees, 6.8 degrees higher than usual.

Additionally, daytime temperatures at IMD Colaba reached 38 degrees, 6.9 degrees higher than average. Tuesday's minimum temperatures were 25 and 23.8 degrees, respectively, which were 2.8 and 3.7 degrees higher than average.

According to the IMD's typical forecast for Wednesday, the city is anticipated to have humid and hot weather.

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BC Issues Heatwave Advisory

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) released guidelines in the meantime, urging citizens to take additional care and remain hydrated in order to prevent the negative effects of the high temperatures.

Additionally, the BMC provided citizens with a list of "Do's and Don't's" based on recommendations developed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). According to the India Meteorological Department's projection, a heatwave is presently affecting portions of Maharashtra, including Greater Mumbai, and might last till March 11, the civic authority warned.

"Similarly, such situations may occur frequently in the months of March and April. In the backdrop of the frequent occurrence of heatwaves, guidelines are issued on what citizens should and should not do during this period," the release said.

To deal with heat-related discomfort, the BMC has advised residents to drink plenty of water even if they are not thirsty, to wear light, loose cotton clothing, to wear sunglasses, footwear, and umbrellas when leaving their homes/offices, and to avoid drinking alcohol, tea, coffee, or cold drinks, among other measures.

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