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IN PHOTOS: Marine Drive, Gateway of India see sparse crowds as Mumbai witnesses scorching afternoon heat

Updated On: 09 April, 2026 06:34 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai’s popular landmarks, Marine Drive and Gateway of India, saw sparse crowds as the city on Thursday continued experience scorching afternoon heat. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The normally bustling seafront and tourist hotspot saw far fewer visitors than usual on Thursday afternoon. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The normally bustling seafront and tourist hotspot saw far fewer visitors than usual on Thursday afternoon. Pics/Ashish Raje
Earlier in the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted mainly clear skies over Mumbai and its suburbs

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Earlier in the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted mainly clear skies over Mumbai and its suburbs

The weather department stated that the temperatures on April 9 were expected to reach around 34 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature may settle near 24 degrees Celsius

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The weather department stated that the temperatures on April 9 were expected to reach around 34 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature may settle near 24 degrees Celsius

Apart from Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra were witnessing largely hot and dry weather conditions

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Apart from Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra were witnessing largely hot and dry weather conditions

According to Regional Met Centre (RMC) Mumbai, the weather was likely to remain dry in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar until April 9

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According to Regional Met Centre (RMC) Mumbai, the weather was likely to remain dry in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar until April 9

Many visitors at Gateway of India were seen taking precautions against the afternoon heat

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Many visitors at Gateway of India were seen taking precautions against the afternoon heat

Mumbai has been experiencing hot afternoons over the past few weeks

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Mumbai has been experiencing hot afternoons over the past few weeks

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