Mumbaikars were on Tuesday seen shielding themselves from scorching heat as Maharashtra continue to experiencing unstable weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light to heavy rainfall and thundershowers across several regions, even as some areas grapple with extreme heat and humidity on Tuesday. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

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)