A viral social media post claiming that ‘feels-like’ temperatures in parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) had crossed 60°C triggered panic and widespread discussion online amid intense heat and humidity
across the city.
The viral update, posted by the X account Mumbai Rains, claimed that soaring heat and humidity had pushed ‘feels-like’ temperatures above 60°C in parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The post mentioned area-wise readings, including Thane at 62°C, Borivali at 47.1°C, Santacruz at 45.1°C, Chembur at 55.7°C and Navi Mumbai at 53°C.
The claims quickly went viral, with many users expressing concern over the worsening weather conditions and rising humidity levels in Mumbai and surrounding regions.
Clarification Issued After Confusion Over Actual Temperatures
As the post spread across social media, several users initially mistook the figures for official air temperature readings recorded in Mumbai.
The weather account later clarified that the numbers represented ‘feels-like’ temperatures rather than actual atmospheric temperatures. According to the clarification, the readings were calculated using humidity intensity and wet bulb temperatures measured through Ambient Weather devices.
The account explained that extremely high humidity levels were making conditions feel significantly hotter and more uncomfortable across Mumbai and nearby areas.
Just in: Massive heat & humidity in Mumbai shoots up (feels-like) temperatures exceeding 60°C in MMR 🥵
Thane 62°C
Borivali 47.1°C
Santacruz 45.1°C
Chembur 55.7°C
Navi Mumbai 53°C— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) May 10, 2026
Social Media Flooded With Reactions Over Mumbai Heat
According to a report in News X, the viral weather update prompted strong reactions online, with many users struggling to believe that temperatures could feel as high as 60°C.
One user questioned the claim, writing that such temperatures seemed impossible unless someone was “inside a glass house.” Responding to the comment, the Mumbai Rains account attributed the extreme discomfort to humidity.
Another user compared Mumbai’s weather to “living inside an air fryer”, while others remarked that the region had not experienced such a severe combination of heat and humidity in recent years.
Some social media users also linked the worsening weather conditions to environmental degradation and rapid urbanisation. A few comments blamed shrinking green cover and unchecked development for intensifying heat across urban areas.
Mumbai Rains Account Predicts Relief Next Week
Amid growing concern, the Mumbai Rains account later attempted to reassure residents by claiming that temperatures were likely to decline from Tuesday onwards. The account also hinted at the possibility of rainfall in Mumbai next week, offering hope of temporary relief from the oppressive weather.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued weather advisories for several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and the Konkan region.
According to reports, the IMD has forecast rainfall in multiple districts over the coming days. However, authorities have also issued a yellow alert warning residents about persistent hot and humid conditions in Mumbai and nearby coastal regions. Officials noted that while actual temperatures across parts of Maharashtra have slightly reduced in recent days, humidity levels continue to make conditions uncomfortable.
Unseasonal Rain Raises Concern Among Farmers
The changing weather pattern has also created fresh worries for farmers across Maharashtra. Reports suggest that unseasonal rainfall has damaged orchards and affected mango cultivation in several regions, leading to significant crop losses.
Agricultural communities are reportedly concerned about further damage if erratic weather continues over the coming weeks.
The IMD has additionally issued yellow alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning in several districts across the state.
The districts mentioned in the warning include Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur Ghat, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, Akola, Amravati, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim and Yavatmal.
