Mumbai experienced unseasonal heavy rainfall and showers on the morning of January 1, 2026, marking an unusual start to the New Year. While the island city saw more intense downpours, suburbs received lighter, intermittent rain. The weather shift brought cooler temperatures and was met with mixed reactions online, with some expressing surprise and others appreciating the potential improvement in air quality. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggested the rain could help reduce pollution levels.