IN PHOTOS: People in Mumbai continue to witness hot weather

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People were seen protecting themselves from the afternoon heat on Monday afternoon. Pics/Sameer Abedi

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Last week, a heatwave warning has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Mumbai and some of its neighboring areas including Thane and Palghar

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Last week, Mumbai and Palghar had been issued a "yellow alert" for Sunday and Monday

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Meanwhile, Thane was under a three-day heat wave warning last week that had began on Saturday

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Recently, high temperatures were recorded mainly in western and central areas of the state, as per Indian Meteorology Department (IMD) data

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The increase in the minimum temperature is serious as it means the nights are also warmer in these districts

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Mumbai has been witnessing scorching heat since April