Rare Double Rainbow Spotted Over Mumbai's Marine Drive
Mumbai residents were treated to a spectacular natural display on Thursday when a rare double rainbow appeared over the city's skyline, drawing the attention of onlookers along Marine Drive. Photos and videos of the striking phenomenon quickly gained traction on social media.
The visuals captured a bright primary rainbow emerging near the horizon above the Arabian Sea. A second, fainter rainbow was visible above it, creating a stunning double rainbow effect over the iconic Queen's Necklace.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
The sighting comes a day after videos showing peacocks and peahens roaming freely along Pedder Road and Kemps Corner went viral online. Netizens reacted with delight. One user commented, "Peacocks..then a..Rainbow..and..THE ROAD...jussst as all are supposed to be!!" Another wrote, "Yeah hai Mumbai meri jaan!" A third added, "Hamari Mumbai America se kam hai ke."
Phenomenon Draws Crowds
The double rainbow was visible for several minutes, prompting many Mumbaikars to capture the moment. Marine Drive, also known as the Queen's Necklace, provided a picturesque backdrop for the rare meteorological event. According to experts, double rainbows occur when light is reflected twice inside water droplets, resulting in a secondary arc with reversed colors.
