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)

As temperatures and humidity levels rise in Mumbai, daily life adapts to the heat. From roadside refreshments to quick breaks and sea dips, Mumbaikars find simple ways to stay cool amid the sweltering weather. (Pics/ Ashish Raje, Satej Shinde and Sayyed Sameer Abedi)