As temperatures continued to soar in parts of Mumbai on Friday, residents struggle to cope with rising heat ahead of May. The early summer surge highlights the city’s intense heat conditions, with humidity adding to discomfort for Mumbaikars navigating daily routines. (PICS/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi and Ashish Raje)

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