Mumbai on Tuesday recorded its hottest day of the year yet, with maximum temperatures soaring to 39.2°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said residents may experience above-normal temperatures over the next few days, with maximum temperatures ranging between 36°C and 38°C.

However, IMD scientists said that no fresh Mumbai Heatwave alert had been issued as of Tuesday evening. IMD’s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2°C, while the coastal station in Colaba registered 38°C.