Mumbai: The severe cyclonic storm "Shakhti", which is passing over Arabian sea, did not have any direct impact on Mumbai and Maharashtra as of Sunday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified. The region will continue witnessing moderate rainfall as part of its monsoon activity.

As per district weather forecast for the next five days, Mumbai will witness light to moderate rainfall with possibility of thundershowers. While Thane and Palghar are under 'Yellow Alert' on Tuesday, October 7 for thunderstorms accompanied with lightning, moderate rainfall and gusty winds at isolated places. The maximum and minimum temperatures will remain around 30°C and 24°C, respectively.

The IMD had predicted another spell of rainfall on October 6-7 in the state before the withdrawal of t

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