India, Oct. 5 -- Despite an advisory warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and lightning due to Cyclone Shakti, Mumbai and most parts of Maharashtra remained unaffected on Saturday, as the cyclonic circulations moved away from the Indian coast.

Officials from the state relief and rehabilitation department said the storm remained offshore, moving west-southwest into the Arabian Sea. "It is heading towards the Oman coast. If at all there is any impact in India, it may be limited to drizzle in parts of Gujarat. Maharashtra will remain largely unaffected," an official said.

On Friday, the state disaster management cell issued an advisory warning of possible localised flooding in low-lying areas and flash floods. It had also forecast winds ...