Northerly winds have set in over the commercial capital Mumbai. These winds have dropped the minimum temperatures by 4°C and a further dip is expected in the next few days. Weather in Mumbai has changed suddenly as minimum temperature that was being recorded at around 20 to 21°C during the last few days, has nose-dived to 15.5°C on January 3.
Skymet predicts the minimum temperature to dip to as low as 10°C on January 5. The winds will have a sharp affect, as they would be blowing at a speed of around 6 to 11kmph. The minimum temperatures would hover between 10 to 15°C in the next few days.
Conditions of winter in Mumbai will be experienced throughout the next 8 to 10 days. The Mornings and the evening will be cold. But the days would be warm and comfortable as the maximum will be around 29 to 32°C. Mainly clear sky and relatively warmer northwesterly winds from lands will keep up the warmth in daytime.
The cold weather in Mumbai could last till January 12 or even further as the greater part of the day will experience northerly winds. The other winds are northerly, northeasterly and northwesterly. Change in wind pattern will give some respite from winter in Mumbai as it will raise the minimum temperatures.
