The IMD had earlier advised people to minimise prolonged exposure to heat

The weather agency had also advised people to maintain hydration by drinking ample of water, wear light-coloured and loose-fitting clothes

The IMD had last week issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai and some of its neighboring areas including Thane and Palghar

Mumbai has been witnessing extreme hot weather conditions since last month

Meanwhile, the temperature in some parts of Maharashtra had crossed 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday

Maharashtra's Solapur was said to be the hottest at 43.7 degrees Celsius, a rise of 2.3 degrees from the normal

On April 29, Mumbai had recorded a temperature of 39.1 degree Celsius, marking it the second-highest temperature for the season this year