Mumbai's winters are known for being mild, but many residents feel that the city no longer experiences the cool mornings and pleasant evenings it once did.

Rising temperatures, rapid urbanisation and shrinking green spaces are contributing to warmer conditions across the city.

Concrete buildings and roads absorb heat during the day and release it at night, making it harder for temperatures to drop.

Mumbai's coastal location also keeps winters relatively warm, while changing weather patterns can affect the arrival and intensity of cooler spells.

Although occasional chilly mornings still occur, prolonged cool weather remains uncommon.

A recent analysis found that Mumbai's October–December night temperatures rose by around 0.8°C compared with earlier decades.

Is Mumbai losing its winter? Not entirely, but the city's cooler season is becoming less noticeable as temperatures rise.