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IN PHOTOS | Festive dampener: Rain makes a comeback to Mumbai on Diwali evening

Updated On: 21 October, 2025 08:21 PM IST | Divya Nair

Many parts of Mumbai received rain on Tuesday evening when the city was celebrating Diwali. Earlier in the day, the city reeled under intense heat in the afternoon. Despite the light to moderate showers, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 35 degrees Celsius, with IMD predicting it to touch 37 degrees Celsius later in the day (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE)  

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Along with Mumbai, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for the neighbouring Thane district, too. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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Along with Mumbai, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for the neighbouring Thane district, too. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Rainy scenes captures from the city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) area on Tuesday evening. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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Rainy scenes captures from the city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) area on Tuesday evening. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Mumbai's eastern and western suburbs also received rain. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

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Mumbai's eastern and western suburbs also received rain. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Amid rain, commuters scramble to find rickshaws in Ghatkopar. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

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Amid rain, commuters scramble to find rickshaws in Ghatkopar. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Bikers navigate a rain-soaked road in Sion on Diwali evening. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

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Bikers navigate a rain-soaked road in Sion on Diwali evening. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

Light to moderate rainfall is expected in the city on Thursday and Friday, too. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

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Light to moderate rainfall is expected in the city on Thursday and Friday, too. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

A a yellow warning was issued by the IMD for Mumbai and Thane districts, cautioning residents about possible thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

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A a yellow warning was issued by the IMD for Mumbai and Thane districts, cautioning residents about possible thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

Earlier in the day, the city reeled under extreme heat. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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Earlier in the day, the city reeled under extreme heat. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Tourists at popular spots like the Gateway of India take measures to beat the afternoon heat. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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Tourists at popular spots like the Gateway of India take measures to beat the afternoon heat. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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