The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in parts of Konkan, including Palghar, Thane, and Raigad. Day temperatures in Mumbai are expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius, with minimum temperatures near 23 degrees Celsius

While replying in the Legislative Assembly to a question raised by BJP’s Samadhan Avtade regarding attacks on forest officials by illegal traffickers, Bawankule said large-scale illegal excavation was taking place in certain hilly areas