more-inMonday became the second hottest October day this decade as maximum temperatures hit 37.5 degrees Celsius. The hottest day in the decade and the all-time record for Mumbai has been 38.6 degrees on October 17, 2015. Meanwhile, minimum temperature was recorded at 23.5 degree celsius, normal for this time of the year. These are dry winds and since there is less sea breeze, maximum temperatures are high,” said Ajay Kumar, senior scientist with IMD. In 2008, the highest October maximum was 37 degrees and in 2014, it was 37.2 degrees celsius.

Source: The Hindu October 15, 2018 18:56 UTC