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MUMBAI: Cyclonic circulations in the Arabian Sea near the Gujarat coast caused rain in Mumbai and its neighbouring districts in Maharashtra Wednesday morning, a MeT official said.The showers brought down temperatures in the megapolis and its surrounding areas which were witnessing a dry spell.Light to moderate rain occurred in Mumbai and its adjoining areas in the morning. "Indications of monsoon withdrawal should have been evident by now. "But with cyclonic circulations developing off the Gujarat coast, there is an increased possibility of showers from Maharashtra to Odisha," Bhute said.These circulations have also delayed the withdrawal of monsoon and farmers have welcomed the showers for rabi crops. It means that the country is likely to have a longer monsoon period," the official said. The current circulations would now push the withdrawal further..