Cyclone Shakti Explained: Forecast, Alerts, Impacts, Preparedness, Relief Measur ...

deltin55 · 2025-10-8 13:28:31

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Cyclone Shakti formed over the Arabian Sea as the first storm of 2025
IMD predicts heavy rains and gusty winds along the Maharashtra coast
Local authorities issued warnings for six coastal districts
Evacuation plans and relief measures are in place

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cyclone Shakti has emerged as the first cyclonic storm of the season over the Arabian Sea, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue warnings for several districts in Maharashtra. The weather system poses a significant threat to coastal communities, with rough seas and heavy rainfall expected to continue until October 7.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What Is Cyclone Shakti?

Cyclone Shakti emerged from a low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea on October 2, 2025, and rapidly strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm. It is the first storm of the 2025 season in the North Indian Ocean basin. The name “Shakti” was contributed by Sri Lanka and follows the World Meteorological Organization’s naming convention for cyclonic systems in the region. Shakti marks the beginning of India’s crucial period for storm monitoring, as the Arabian Sea often spawns systems that can affect western coastal states.






                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This storm’s core is well defined in satellite images, revealing a tight swirl of clouds and heavy rainbands. Although it is currently centered roughly 270 km southwest of Naliya in Gujarat, its expansive outer rain bands extend hundreds of kilometers, posing threats of heavy rainfall and gusty winds to coastal cities and hinterlands alike. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) continues to track Shakti’s evolution using advanced satellite monitoring and ocean buoys that measure wind speed and sea conditions.

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