Haze shrouded parts of Mumbai on Sunday, reducing the clarity of views across the city's skyline. From Nariman Point and Churchgate to Charni Road and Walkeshwar, the hazy conditions were visible across several locations. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

Mumbai experiences familiar October heat as the southwest monsoon withdraws from the city. IMD confirms the withdrawal on October 3, with residents in South Mumbai using umbrellas and other measures (Pic/Atul Kamble and Sayyed Sameer Abedi)