From deserted tourist spots at Malabar Hill to empty playgrounds and commuters seeking refuge under tree shade, Mumbai’s harsh summer heat painted an unusual still picture across the city. Pics/Ashish Raje
Updated On: 2026-05-12 06:13 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
A woman uses an umbrella and tree shade to protect from harsh heat while waiting at Teen Bakda, a well-known bus stop located on Walkeshwar Road in the Malabar Hill
Chowpatty beach, often buzzing with tourists and locals, appeared unusually quiet amid the extreme heat
Despite the temperature reading around 35 degree Celsius, the weather felt closer to 40 degree Celsius due to high humidity levels, making outdoor movement exhausting for many Mumbaikars
With May temperatures continuing to rise, the city’s usually lively streets and tourist spots reflected a rare picture of stillness under the blazing summer sun
The Pramod Navalkar Viewing Gallery at Malabar Hill also saw very few visitors as people stayed away from open public spaces during the hottest part of the day
The iconic ‘Old Woman’s Shoe’ inside Kamala Nehru Park, usually crowded with families and children, remained unusually empty amid the oppressive heat
Footpaths and roadside stalls outside Kamala Nehru Park at Malabar Hill wore a deserted look under the scorching sun, with hardly any tourists visible
The India Meteorological Department had earlier issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts, warning residents about hot and humid conditions across the region.
