Double rainbow spotted in Gurugram, people tweet mesmerising images. They’re a feast for the eyes

From adding a note of positivity to wondering at its beauty, people wrote various captions while sharing the images of the double rainbow.

Updated on: May 31, 2020, 18:43:54 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Rare natural occurrences are indeed a feast for your eyes and sometimes your soul. Just like the images of this amazing double rainbow spotted in Gurugram, after a shower. Several pictures of the phenomenon are now flooding Twitter and they’re simply mesmerising. From adding a note of positivity to celebrating its beauty, people wrote various captions while sharing the images.

The image shows the double rainbow spotted in Gurugram. (Twitter/@TheSanjivKapoor)

“A double rainbow today in Gurgaon. Is nature finally smiling on mankind? Does anyone know how one can have two rainbows together?” wrote a Twitter user and shared this image:

Double rainbow is a phenomenon in which a viewer can see a secondary rainbow above the primary one, reports National Geographic. They are caused when light reflects twice inside the raindrop. Another interesting point is that the colours in the arch of the second rainbow appear reversed.

“Wow!! This is something amazing!!! Never seen before!!!! Two rainbows, rainy sun all along together,” excitedly expressed another Twitter user:

“Double rainbow in the clear skies of Gurgaon- what a beauty,” wrote a tweeple and shared a video:

“Nice double rainbow over the DLF golf course in Gurgaon just now,” with this simple caption, here is what another Twitter user shared:

Lieutenant General Satish Dua also shared a mesmerising picture of this occurrence:

Here are some of the other tweets:

Have you ever witnessed a double rainbow?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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