Mumbai recorded its first near 40-degree temperature as the IMD Santacruz observatory noted a maximum of 39.2 degrees, surpassing last March's highest temperature. A heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad was issued, predicting hot and humid conditions. Temperatures might dip soon due to the late arrival of the sea breeze, bringing some relief.
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