IN PHOTOS: Mumbai wakes up to rain on New Year’s Day

Updated On: 01 January, 2026 11:04 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai witnessed an unusual spell of rain on New Year’s Day 2026, with showers lashing parts of the city, including Sion and Wadala, catching residents by surprise. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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Mumbai witnessed an unusual spell of rain on New Year’s Day 2026, with showers lashing parts of the city, including Sion and Wadala, catching residents by surprise. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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Several other areas such as Borivli, Andheri, Bandra, Mahim, Vasai and Thane also reported rainfall through the morning hours

<p>While the rain caused minor inconvenience in some pockets, the light showers helped bring down pollution levels, offering brief relief from the city’s otherwise hazy air as Mumbai rang in the New Year under cloudy skies</p>

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While the rain caused minor inconvenience in some pockets, the light showers helped bring down pollution levels, offering brief relief from the city’s otherwise hazy air as Mumbai rang in the New Year under cloudy skies