Mumbai’s popular landmarks, Marine Drive and Gateway of India, saw sparse crowds as the city on Thursday continued experience scorching afternoon heat. Pics/Ashish Raje

Gloomy evening in Mumbai as ominous clouds hover above Marine Drive after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted that areas in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and parts of Maharashtra are likely to witness light rains and thunderstorms. (PICS/ SHADAB KHAN)