Although the extended lockdown ends on May 3 and people would like nothing better than to go back to their previous routines the next day, the lockdown is unlikely to disappear. With several areas being converted into containment zones, Mumbai will have at least 312 containment zones as per the latest count even on and after May 4.

With cases still on the rise, the city returning to its previous rhythm is highly unlikely. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has the maximum number of Coronavirus patients in its jurisdiction and it has been sealing affected areas for 14 days, disallowing people from venturing outside.