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)
17 March,2026 03:23 PM IST | ronak mastakar
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
11 March,2026 12:16 PM IST | Divya Nair
As temperatures climb, people cover up for relief, with IMD in suburban Mumbai recording a high of 33.6 degree Celsius and a low of 23.5 degree Celsius. (Pics/ Atul Kamble)
22 April,2025 02:14 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Once relatively stable, Mumbai’s climate is now veering towards dangerous extremes, with heatwaves becoming routine. The Urban Heat Island effect is exacerbating the situation, as dense construction and vanishing greenery trap heat in the city’s most crowded neighbourhoods. (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
14 April,2025 10:36 AM IST | Anisha ShrivastavaADVERTISEMENT
