 Summary of this article
- Cyclone Shakti forms over the Arabian Sea; IMD issues alert for Maharashtra until October 7.
- Heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and rough seas expected across Mumbai, Thane, and other districts.
- Fishermen advised to stay ashore; disaster management systems activated in affected regions.
Maharashtra authorities have been put on alert as Cyclone ‘Shakti’ develops over the Arabian Sea, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions from 4 to 7 October, Economic Times reported.
Which Areas Are Under Warning And How Strong Are The Winds?
Coastal and interior districts including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg have been placed under a high to moderate alert. Wind speeds of 45–55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, were recorded along the northern Maharashtra coast on 3 October, and the IMD warned these could intensify as the cyclone progresses. |
