After enduring a heat wave for the past two weeks, Mumbai is experiencing much-needed relief as daytime temperatures dropped by nearly 4-5° C in the past two days. The cooling comes after one of the city’s warmest March days on March 11, when temperatures soared to 39.2°C.

From Thursday, the maximum temperature dipped to 34.9°C, offering respite to residents. Forecasters predict that abnormally high temperatures are unlikely to remain at least till March 19, with daytime temperatures expected to hover around 34°C.