Winter is coming in Mumbai, but not anytime soon. While the hot weather is expected to persist till October 31, the actual onset of winter in the city is not expected anytime before Diwali, indicated meteorologists. According to meteorologists, the maximum or daytime temperatures in the city will range between 35-36°C over the next few days, while the nights will be cooler as compared to the previous week.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Sunday, recorded 36.4°C at its Santacruz observatory, while the Colaba observatory recorded 35.4°C. The relative humidity in Colaba and Santacruz was 83 per cent and 67 per cent, respectively. The temperature is expected to dip in the next few days, giving some relief from the October heat.