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)

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)