Maharashtra on alert as Cyclone ‘Shakti’ set to HIT these districts, very heavy rainfall likely in…, fishermen advised to…

New Delhi: The India(BHARAT) Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding Cyclone ‘Shakti’. The high-intensity cyclone is set to hit some parts of Maharashtra. According to the reports, the warning is for the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Between October 4 and 5, wind speeds along the northern Maharashtra coast are likely to reach 45–55 km/h, with gusts up to 65 km/h. Depending on the intensity of the cyclone, wind speeds may increase further.

According to the IMD, the sea conditions are very rough. Changes on the sea surface are expected along the northern Maharashtra coast until October 5. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.

Here are some of the key details:

• In Maharashtra’s interior regions, such as eastern Vidarbha and parts of Marathwada, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast.
• Dense dark clouds will persist over the lower areas of North Konkan.
• During this period, due to the intrusion of moisture into the atmosphere, heavy rainfall is expected, and the possibility of flooding has been indicated.
• The Maharashtra government, in view of Cyclone ‘Shakti’ warnings, has issued certain directives.
• Changes on the sea surface are expected along the northern Maharashtra coast until October 5.
• Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.

District administrations have been instructed to activate their disaster management systems, prepare evacuation plans for citizens in coastal and low-lying areas, issue public advisories, and advise against sea travel. Additionally, instructions have been given to maintain safety measures during heavy rainfall.