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IN PHOTOS: Clear skies over Marine Drive as Mumbai basks in October sunshine

Updated On: 06 October, 2025 08:04 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai experienced a bright and sunny day on Monday, with clear skies witnessed across the city, particularly along Marine Drive, which saw a stream of morning walkers and tourists enjoying the pleasant view. However, the clear weather also brought with it intense heat, as temperatures continued to soar across the city. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

Mumbai experienced a bright and sunny day on Monday, with clear skies witnessed across the city, particularly along Marine Drive, which saw a stream of morning walkers and tourists enjoying the pleasant view. However, the clear weather also brought with it intense heat, as temperatures continued to soar across the city. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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Mumbai experienced a bright and sunny day on Monday, with clear skies witnessed across the city, particularly along Marine Drive, which saw a stream of morning walkers and tourists enjoying the pleasant view. However, the clear weather also brought with it intense heat, as temperatures continued to soar across the city. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
<p>The humidity levels remained relatively high, adding to the discomfort during peak afternoon hours</p>

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The humidity levels remained relatively high, adding to the discomfort during peak afternoon hours

<p>Rainfall activity in the city saw a sharp dip over the past 24 hours</p>

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Rainfall activity in the city saw a sharp dip over the past 24 hours

<p>Between 8 am on October 5 and 8 am on Monday, Mumbai recorded just 0.82 mm of rainfall. The eastern suburbs received 2.92 mm while the western suburbs recorded a mere 0.36 mm of rain, indicating a tapering off of monsoon showers</p>

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Between 8 am on October 5 and 8 am on Monday, Mumbai recorded just 0.82 mm of rainfall. The eastern suburbs received 2.92 mm while the western suburbs recorded a mere 0.36 mm of rain, indicating a tapering off of monsoon showers

<p>Meanwhile, despite the reduced rainfall in the city, the lakes and reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai have continued to benefit from earlier spells of heavy rain in their catchment areas</p>

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Meanwhile, despite the reduced rainfall in the city, the lakes and reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai have continued to benefit from earlier spells of heavy rain in their catchment areas

<p>As per the latest data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on October 6, the seven lakes that cater to the city&rsquo;s water needs are now nearly full</p>

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As per the latest data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on October 6, the seven lakes that cater to the city’s water needs are now nearly full

<p>The BMC reported that the collective water stock in these reservoirs currently stands at 14,35,985 million litres, which amounts to 99.21 per cent of their total capacity</p>

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The BMC reported that the collective water stock in these reservoirs currently stands at 14,35,985 million litres, which amounts to 99.21 per cent of their total capacity

<p>With monsoon officially retreating, Mumbaikars can expect warmer days ahead</p>

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With monsoon officially retreating, Mumbaikars can expect warmer days ahead

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