On Thursday evening, a sudden dust storm swept through Kalyan, a city in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, causing concerns for nearby Thane and Mumbai. The storm developed in the eastern suburbs and advanced westward, prompting the social media account Mumbai Rains to issue a warning around 4:30 PM. Residents were advised to remain indoors as the storm reduced visibility and brought strong winds. Visuals from Kalyan showed thick clouds of dust engulfing residential areas, with reports of thunderstorms likely to follow. The storm is part of the increasing pre-monsoon activity typical for the Mumbai region, which often includes sudden dust storms followed by heavy rainfall. Although no official advisory has been released, citizens in affected areas are urged to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.