The sudden dust storm came as a relief for Mumbaikars as temperatures dropped significantly amid sweltering temperatures from past days. Due to cloudy skies and strong winds in the suburbs, maximum temperatures dropped to 33.7 degrees Celsius at both the Santacruz and Colaba observatories. Just two days earlier, temperatures were hovering around 37 degrees Celsius. Reason Behind Gusty Winds in Mumbai As per Sushma Nair, a scientist from IMD Mumbai, the sudden gusty winds were a result of atmospheric instability. Gusty winds usually occur due to a sudden rise in wind speed, often triggered by atmospheric instability. This kind of thunderstorm activity is a common feature of the pre-monsoon season.
Weekly Weather Forecast April 6: Clear skies to persist with no major weather changes. Temperatures will hover between 26 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius. April 7: Mainly clear skies with a slight rise in temperature. Daytime highs could reach 37 degrees Celsius, with a low of 27 degrees Celsius. April 8: Clear and sunny conditions to continue. Temperatures remain steady at 27 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius. April 9: Partly cloudy skies may bring some relief from the heat. Temperature stays around 26 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius. April 10: Another partly cloudy day with warm conditions. Temperatures will range from 26 degrees Celsius to 36 degrees Celsius.
