Hailstorms, strong winds, and light rainfall affected parts of Rajasthan over the past 24 hours, driven by a western disturbance, the meteorological department reported on Friday. (PICS/ PTI, X)

Mumbaikars were seen covering themselves and seeking shade to escape the scorching heat as daytime temperatures hovered around 32 degrees Celsius in South Mumbai on March 17, 2026. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)