India, Feb. 23 -- The week began with a maximum temperature of 33.4degC on Monday and ended with 37.2degC on Saturday, which was 5.2degC above normal levels, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather station in Santacruz. The Colaba station recorded a maximum temperature of 35degC, which was 4.4degC above normal and a minimum temperature of 23.4degC, which was 2.5degC above normal.

The major fluctuations seen in maximum temperatures is due to seasonal changes, said Sunil Kamble, director, IMD Mumbai. "The temperature will continue to rise for the next three to four days according to our forecast," he said.

Among the several parameters to be considered for weather changes are wind patterns. "Easterly winds, which brings do...