According to a weather bulletin, the maximum temperature in Mumbai was expected to be reach 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle at approximately 22 degrees Celsius on Monday (Pic/SATEJ SHINDE, ASHISH RAJE and SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday afternoon issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts, predicting heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in isolated pockets. As Mumbaikars reel under intense heat, mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE captures scenes from across the city, showing people braving the soaring temperatures