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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai rains arrive right after Independence Day celebrations in Fort

Updated On: 15 August, 2026 01:45 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

The monsoon arrived almost right on cue in Mumbai's Fort area, with rain sweeping through shortly after the Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony wrapped up. The sudden showers added a classic Mumbai touch to the celebrations, with the Tricolour having been raised just moments before the skies opened up. (PHOTO/ATUL KAMBLE)

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The rains came right on cue to bless the celebration. Happy Independence Day from Fort.PHOTO/ATUL KAMBLE.
The rains came right on cue to bless the celebration. Happy Independence Day from Fort.PHOTO/ATUL KAMBLE.
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The Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony in Mumbai's Fort area wraps up just as dark monsoon clouds gather overhead

The Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony in Mumbai's Fort area wraps up just as dark monsoon clouds gather overhead

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Monsoon showers quickly take over the streets of Fort, turning the post-celebration scene with Mumbai police on guard into a familiar rainy morning

Monsoon showers quickly take over the streets of Fort, turning the post-celebration scene with Mumbai police on guard into a familiar rainy morning

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The rain intensifies across Fort soon after the flag-hoisting ceremony, leaving the streets glistening with fresh showers

The rain intensifies across Fort soon after the flag-hoisting ceremony, leaving the streets glistening with fresh showers

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Pedestrians navigate the rain-soaked streets of Fort as the monsoon showers intensify after the celebrations

Pedestrians navigate the rain-soaked streets of Fort as the monsoon showers intensify after the celebrations

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People walk through Fort as Mumbai's monsoon showers arrive shortly after the Independence Day celebrations

People walk through Fort as Mumbai's monsoon showers arrive shortly after the Independence Day celebrations

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