Prayagraj: Prayagraj remained cloudy and chilly on Friday due to Cyclone Arnab. Cool winds blew through the day and light rain since morning lowered the temperature and disrupted daily life in parts of the city.The city received light drizzle at intervals since midnight, with several localities witnessing continuous or intermittent rain through the morning. The persistent cloud cover, coupled with cool winds, brought relief from the warm conditions witnessed over the past few days.The maximum temperature in Sangam city was recorded at 22.2°C on Friday, which was 9.9°C below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 20.2°C. The city received 5.5 mm of rainfall, further intensifying the cool and damp weather conditions.The weather also had a visible impact on markets and public movement. Several markets and busy commercial areas remained relatively deserted during the morning as people stayed indoors amid continuous drizzle and chilly winds.Traffic movement also remained comparatively subdued in some areas.The rural belt around Prayagraj also reported light showers, with cloudy conditions prevailing across the district. Farmers remained watchful of prolonged wet conditions as paddy harvesting and other seasonal agricultural activities are underway.Weather conditions remained pleasant but cloudy throughout the day, with the possibility of further light rain or drizzle.