IN PHOTOS: As Mumbai sweats in heatwave, people take cover in hot afternoon

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Mumbai recorded a slight rise in temperatures on Sunday. Pics/Ashish Raje and Satej Shinde

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The maximum temperature was on Sunday recorded at 35.4 degrees Celsius

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The IMD issued a yellow alert was issued for Mumbai and its adjoining areas

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As per the IMD alert, hot and humid conditions at isolated places in Mumbai were likely on March 9

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A similar alert was issued by the IMD for Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts in Maharashtra

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An IMD weather bulletin said that Mumbai is expected to experience a clear sky on Sunday, March 9. Temperatures will range from a cool 20 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 37 degrees Celsius during the day