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IN PHOTOS: Golden twilight meets storm clouds in breathtaking Mumbai pre-monsoon scene

Updated On: 22 June, 2026 10:03 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai witnessed a dramatic pre-monsoon evening sky on Monday evening, with towering rain-bearing clouds and golden twilight hues painting the horizon. Recent pre-monsoon showers helped improve air quality across the city, keeping the Air Quality Index (AQI) low and offering clearer-than-usual visibility. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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Mumbai witnessed a stunning pre-monsoon evening on Monday, with towering rain-bearing clouds and golden twilight hues creating a spectacular display across the city's skyline. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
Mumbai witnessed a stunning pre-monsoon evening on Monday, with towering rain-bearing clouds and golden twilight hues creating a spectacular display across the city's skyline. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
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Mumbai's island city recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.8 degrees Celsius, while the suburbs registered a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius

Mumbai's island city recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.8 degrees Celsius, while the suburbs registered a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius

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The picturesque weather scene came as recent pre-monsoon showers continued to improve air quality, offering residents clearer and more vibrant views than usual

The picturesque weather scene came as recent pre-monsoon showers continued to improve air quality, offering residents clearer and more vibrant views than usual

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The dramatic cloudscape comes amid strengthening monsoon conditions over Maharashtra

The dramatic cloudscape comes amid strengthening monsoon conditions over Maharashtra

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated favourable conditions for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon, with increased rainfall activity expected across parts of the state in the coming days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated favourable conditions for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon, with increased rainfall activity expected across parts of the state in the coming days

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As monsoon clouds continue to gather over the Arabian Sea and adjoining regions, Mumbai residents can expect more cloudy skies, occasional showers and cooler conditions, signalling the approaching arrival of the rainy season in full force.

As monsoon clouds continue to gather over the Arabian Sea and adjoining regions, Mumbai residents can expect more cloudy skies, occasional showers and cooler conditions, signalling the approaching arrival of the rainy season in full force.

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