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IN PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Gateway of India and Marine Drive despite heavy rains in Mumbai

Updated On: 28 September, 2025 05:06 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India and Marine Drive saw a large number of visitors on Sunday, even as heavy rains continued to lash the city. Pics/Atul Kamble and Ashish Raje 

Locals and tourists alike gathered at the popular landmark, enjoying the cool weather, sea breeze, and scenic views. Pics/Atul Kamble and Ashish Raje

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Locals and tourists alike gathered at the popular landmark, enjoying the cool weather, sea breeze, and scenic views. Pics/Atul Kamble and Ashish Raje
Many were seen taking photographs, walking along the waterfront, and enjoying rains

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Many were seen taking photographs, walking along the waterfront, and enjoying rains

The Mumbai Police and civic staff have been stationed in the areas and popular seashores to manage crowds and ensure safety

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The Mumbai Police and civic staff have been stationed in the areas and popular seashores to manage crowds and ensure safety

Despite the ongoing downpour, vehicular and rail traffic remained largely unaffected, with smooth movement reported from key underpasses and junctions

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Despite the ongoing downpour, vehicular and rail traffic remained largely unaffected, with smooth movement reported from key underpasses and junctions

As per data shared by BMC, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 47.47 mm, while the western and eastern suburbs received 53.61 mm and 37.92 mm rain, respectively, during the five hours from 8 am to 1 pm

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As per data shared by BMC, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 47.47 mm, while the western and eastern suburbs received 53.61 mm and 37.92 mm rain, respectively, during the five hours from 8 am to 1 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a 'red alert', predicting "heavy to very heavy" rainfall in Mumbai on Sunday

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a 'red alert', predicting "heavy to very heavy" rainfall in Mumbai on Sunday

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