Mumbai woke up to clear skies and warm weather on Saturday as the city continued to experience a prolonged spell of heat. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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