Cyclone Arnab Impact: Mumbai likely to see some respite from heat due to the impact of the cyclonic storm. (Representative Image)

Cyclone Arnab Impact: With rising heat warming up and pollution shrouding the city, Mumbai and its neighbouring districts of Thane and Palghar are likely to experience light rain activity and thunderstorms starting Thursday due to Cyclone Arnab. While no warnings have been sounded for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Raigad and Ratnagiri districts under a yellow alert. An IMD yellow alert mean thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds.

Cyclone Arnab developed into a depression by October 24 and strengthened gradually.…