In a rare summer sighting, flamingos arrived at Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary in Nashik, surprising birdwatchers. Officials called it a “rare opportunity,” while adding, “Nature lovers should not miss this spectacle,” as the birds transformed the reservoir into a scenic landscape (Pics/Nashik Forest Department)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday afternoon issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts, predicting heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in isolated pockets. As Mumbaikars reel under intense heat, mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE captures scenes from across the city, showing people braving the soaring temperatures