Blue Buttons, jellyfish-like marine colonies, washed ashore at Mumbai's Chowpatty as shifting sea currents and winds signal the approaching monsoon. (Pics/ Special Arrangement)

The city recorded a temperature of 34 degrees Celsius under clear, sunny skies on Friday. Strong northwesterly winds blowing at 13 mph added to the dusty conditions, leaving Chowpatty largely deserted during peak afternoon hours. (Pics/Ashish Raje)