Cyclone Shakti LIVE: Sea circumstances are more likely to stay very tough, prompting the IMD to advise fishermen to keep away from venturing into the ocean till circumstances enhance. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast throughout inside Maharashtra, particularly in East Vidarbha and components of Marathwada.
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has issued a cyclone warning for a number of Maharashtra districts, together with Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, as Cyclone Shakhti (Cyclone Shakti) intensifies over the Arabian Sea. Wind speeds of 45–55 kmph, gusting as much as 65 kmph, are anticipated to prevail alongside the north Maharashtra coast between October 3 and 5, with the potential for additional strengthening relying on the cyclone’s trajectory. Sea circumstances are more likely to stay very tough, prompting the IMD to advise fishermen to keep away from venturing into the ocean till circumstances enhance. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast throughout inside Maharashtra, particularly in East Vidarbha and components of Marathwada, whereas North Konkan might expertise localised flooding in low-lying areas resulting from intense cloud formation and excessive moisture ranges. In response to the alert, the Maharashtra authorities has directed all district administrations to activate catastrophe administration items, put together evacuation plans for coastal and flood-prone areas, and situation public security advisories. Authorities have additionally emphasised the necessity to prohibit sea journey, guarantee readiness of rescue crew.