Cyclone Arnab's influence may bring rain, thunderstorms to Mumbai region

Mumbai, Oct 29 (UNI) Parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are likely to witness light rainfall and thunderstorms from Thursday as the remnants of Cyclone Arnab influence weather conditions over Maharashtra, even as rising temperatures and deteriorating air quality add to the city's weather concerns. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Raigad and Ratnagiri districts, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall ,and gusty winds at isolated places. Mumbai, Thane and Palghar may also experience light rain and thundershowers, although no specific warning has been indicated for these areas in the forecast…