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

In a tragic incident, seven people, including two pilots, lost their lives in a fatal crash near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Heartbreaking visuals show the families of the victims mourning and grappling with their sudden loss. (PICS/ PTI)