IN PHOTOS: Rain brings smog-free start to New Year in Mumbai

The New Year 2026 began on a wet note for residents of Mumbai, as unexpected rain lashed several parts of the city early on Thursday morning. Pics/Shadab Khan

Updated On: 2026-01-01 06:44 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

Instead of bright sunshine, parts of Mumbai woke up to cloudy skies and showers. Pics/Shadab Khan

The rainfall changed the usual festive mood associated with the first day of the year

Showers began shortly before 6 am, with some areas receiving moderate rain while others experienced light drizzle

The intensity of the rain reduced after around 6.15 am, settling into intermittent drizzling by dawn

Cool winds accompanied the rain, bringing down the minimum temperature to around 16 degrees Celsius

The unexpected showers helped clear the air, offering smog-free views across the city

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