Mumbai, May 15: Amid the sweltering conditions, the India Meteorological (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai and Thane for Wednesday along with the possibility of a thunderstorm. IMD scientist Sushma Nair said Thane and Vikhroli (in Mumbai) recorded temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius and above on Tuesday. Mumbai Weather Forecast and Update: IMD Predicts Thunderstorm With Rainfall During Evening Hours, Heat Wave Conditions on May 15.

There is also a possibility of a thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon, Nair said. The heatwave will continue in Thane till Thursday, while Mumbai will be hot and humid, she said.