The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane district, forecasting a significant rise in temperatures starting Wednesday. Daytime temperatures are expected to exceed 39 degrees Celsius in Thane and 36 degrees Celsius in Mumbai, with the region experiencing hot and humid conditions. On Monday, temperatures already reached over 34 degrees in both suburban and coastal areas. The IMD attributes this heat spike to dry easterly winds and has urged vulnerable populations to take precautions against heat cramps and rashes. Citizens are advised to limit sun exposure and reschedule strenuous activities to cooler times of the day. Notably, while Mumbai and Thane are set to endure this heat, other districts in Maharashtra, including Vidarbha and Marathawada, are anticipated to face thunderstorms and gusty winds due to a trough system affecting the region. The IMD has indicated that high temperatures may persist not only through the summer but also into the monsoon season.