The IMD has issued a heat alert for Mumbai, Thane, and parts of the Konkan region, forecasting hot and humid conditions over the next four days. Mumbai remains under yellow alert, with rising temperatures and high humidity expected to make outdoor conditions uncomfortable (Pics/Atul Kamble)

A year after the devastating 22-hour fire at Link Square Mall in Bandra that destroyed nearly 200 businesses, traders are still awaiting compensation and closure. Investigations revealed major fire safety lapses, while only a few shops have managed to restart operations. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi, Atul Kamble and File pic)