Tue Dec 10 04:52:47 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Shivers Through Coldest December Day in Nine Years

**Mumbai, December 9, 2024** – Mumbai experienced its coldest December day in nine years on Monday, with the minimum temperature plummeting to 13.7 degrees Celsius, according to The Indian Express. This marks a significant drop in temperature and left residents waking to chilly winds. The last time the city saw such low temperatures in December was in 2015.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the cold snap will continue throughout the week, with minimum temperatures remaining below 20 degrees Celsius. The IMD predicts temperatures will stay below 17 degrees Celsius until Wednesday, before rising slightly to between 19 and 21 degrees Celsius by Friday. Daytime highs are expected to remain between 31 and 32 degrees Celsius until Saturday.

This cold wave follows a remarkably warm spell; just days ago, on December 4th, Mumbai recorded its hottest December day in 15 years, reaching a maximum temperature of 37.3 degrees Celsius. The contrasting weather patterns have left Mumbaikars experiencing a dramatic shift in temperatures. Other parts of Maharashtra are also experiencing cold weather, with Dhule recording a minimum temperature of 9.5 degrees Celsius.

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