Parts of Maharashtra continued to experience hot weather on Wednesday, with interior districts such as Beed, Solapur, Jeur, and Osmanabad recording highs above 37 degrees Celsius. Coastal regions, including Mumbai, Alibag, and Dahanu, remained humid but relatively stable. Here are visuals of deserted hangout spots in Mumbai, captured by mid-day.com photographer ASHISH RAJE

As Mumbai reels under liquified petroleum gas (LPG) shortage, the vendors at Churchgate's Khau Galli have switched to alternative cooking methods such as coal and electric fryers to keep their kitchens running. The crisis has affected commercial supplies, prompting many food stalls to adapt quickly to meet customer demand. PICS/ASHISH RAJE