According to IMD’s five-day forecast, Mumbai is expected to record maximum temperatures of around 36 degree Celsius, while Thane may see temperatures crossing 38 degree Celsius.
In an interim relief for the Thane Municipal Corporation, the Supreme Court has halted the release of 193 acres of land to a private developer, staying the Bombay High Court's previous ruling until July 20.
Interest from private players is also gathering pace. Futran Podcars, one of the companies exploring participation, recently demonstrated its technology to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and MMRDA officials.