Indian India Meteorological Department has said that Cyclone Nisarga is now moving NNE-wards and 270 km SSW of Alibag. As per the latest update, heavy rainfall started over the district of south coastal Maharashtra and is likely to intensify further gradually in the next 12 hours.
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Cyclone Nisarga
22:16 June 02
Cyclone Nisarga likely to intensify gradually in next 12 hours: IMD
22:14 June 02
Indigo cancels 17 flights from Mumbai
IndiGo has cancelled 17 flights to and from Mumbai amid Cyclone Nisarga on Tuesday. The airline has informed that only three flights will take off from Mumbai tomorrow.
20:49 June 02
Western Naval Command has mobilised adequate resources for flood relief
Western Naval Command has mobilised adequate resources for flood relief, rescue and diving assistance in the event of excessive rainfall and flooding of both, urban and rural areas in coordination with the respective State Governments on the Western seaboard. Indian Navy said, " With the cyclonic storm Nisarga brewing in the Arabian Sea, all teams have been put on alert and are in readiness to respond to any requirement of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) during the storm period.
20:47 June 02
Cyclone Nisarga very likely to move north-north eastwards and cross north Maharashtra: IMD
IMD said that the Cyclone Nisarga very likely to move north-north eastwards and cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibagh tomorrow afternoon as a 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' with a maximum wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 mph.
20:27 June 02
Maharashtra CM appeals to stay indoors for next two days
Amid Cyclone Nisarga Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray appealed to the citizens to stay indoors for the next two days.
20:25 June 02
Section 144 imposed near Mumbai beaches, promenades
Section 144 imposed near Mumbai beaches, promenades
Mumbai receives rainfall as Cyclone Nisarga approaches western coast of India. The Cyclone is likely to make landfall near Alibaug tomorrow. Meanwhile, Mumbai police have issued an order under section 144 of CrPC prohibiting the movement of people on beaches, promenades and other places near the coast.
19:29 June 02
PM Narendra Modi has spoken to CM of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray, CM of Gujarat Vijay Rupani and Administrator of Daman Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli Praful K Patel regarding the cyclone situation. He assured all possible support and assistance from the Centre.
19:29 June 02
The Commissioner of Police, Gr Mumbai issues prohibitory orders u/s 144 of CrPC restricting any presence or movement of persons in public places along the coast like beaches, promenades, parks and other such places near the coastline to prevent loss of life and property.
19:19 June 02
Coast Guards assist fishermen return to safety amid cyclone Nisarga threat in Gujarat.
18:55 June 02
DRF and police evacuate people from Mendhar and Bhat villages of Gujarat's Navsari district.
18:53 June 02
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said that the deep depression over the Arabian sea is likely to intensify into a severe cyclone storm in the next 12 hours. The cyclone being dubbed as Nisarga is set to make landfall in north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibag on June 3.
17:25 June 02
Dr Anupam Kashyapi, IMD, Pune
"Cyclone Nisarga likely to make landfall near Alibaug tomorrow. At the time of landfall, wind speed is expected to be 100 kmph. Palghar, Pune, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Dhule and Nandurbar, Nashik expected to receive heavy rainfall tomorrow," said Dr Anupam Kashyapi, IMD, Pune.
17:16 June 02
Raigad Dist collector Nidhi Chaudhari
"We have asked for two more teams. The government has agreed to our demand. Alibag will now have a total of three teams of NDRF. I urge the citizens of Alibaug, if you are living in old or weak houses, the please go to the cyclone help centers set up by the government immediately. There you will be provided with the necessary facilities," Raigad Dist collector Nidhi Chaudharisaid.
16:43 June 02
Director of MET Department Jayanta Sarkar
Director of MET Department Jayanta Sarkar said, "As per the present predictions, the cyclone will make a landfall near Alibaug, that is in between north Maharashtra and south Gujarat. Though the cyclone will not cross south Gujarat, it will leave its impact in the form of gusty winds and heavy rainfall in south Gujarat."
15:45 June 02
Prime Minister Narendra Modion Tuesday took stock of the situation in the wake of cyclonic conditions in western India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said the low-pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea has intensified into a depression and it will further intensify into a cyclonic storm.
Cyclone Nisarga will cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts late in the evening on June 3.
15:03 June 02
NDRF Director General (DG) S N Pradhan
Thirty-three NDRF teams have been deployed in the coastal districts of Maharashtra and Gujarat in view of the impending Cyclone Nisarga, the chief of the federal contingency force said on Tuesday.
In a video message,NDRF Director General (DG) S N Pradhan said, "Gujarat and Maharashtra have 11 and 10 teams respectively and they are being deployed in the coastal districts facing the Arabian Sea".
15:00 June 02
Visuals from Mahim Beach
Mumbai: Fishermen return from the sea as they have been cautioned by the authorities not to venture out at sea, in view of impending adverse weather.
14:20 June 02
IMD: Depression over east-central Arabian sea intensified into Deep Depression. The cyclone will intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and cross Maharashtra coast during 3rd June afternoon. Cyclone Alert for north Maharashtra south Gujarat coasts.
13:15 June 02
Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister for Disaster Management, Relief and RehabilitationVijay Wadettiwar said, "We have taken all precautionary measures and have alerted all concerned departments. As many as six NDRF have been sent to Konkan belt."
12:26 June 02
ETV Bharat in conversation with NDRF Commanding officer Ranvijay Singh
Talking with ETV Bharat, NDRF Commanding officer Ranvijay Singhsaid, "Around 14 teams have been deployed to tackle the situation. We'll talk to the district administration and work on the response plan. We are planning to evacuate low-lying areas. Special measures are being taken by our NDRF team as the country is going through a pandemic."
11:47 June 02
IMD's Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said that the severe cyclonic storm will have a wind speed of 90-105 kmph when it crosses the coast on June 3.
According to Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, it will be the first-ever cyclone in recorded history to hit the Maharashtra coast in June.
Whereas, as per another researcher at the same institute, 'Nisarga' will be only the second cyclone in recorded history that will be hitting the Maharashtra coast in the pre-monsoon season i.e. April-June.
"The one and only cyclone in the past that hit Maharashtra coast in the pre-monsoon season was May 1961 cyclone," Vineet Kumar said.
The IMD Director General also said that the cyclonic storm will affect the coastal districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, more than Gujarat and neighbouring states.
"As per our predictions, Maharashtra coastal districts like Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Palgarh will be more affected by it."
The Central Water Commission has sounded flood alert for Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Mumbai, Palgarh and Nasik districts of Maharashtra, Daman district of union territory of Daman and Dui, Silvassa district of Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Valsad district of Gujarat.
There could be inundation in low lying areas, townships, and city areas. Wind speed could also cause damage to trees, telephone, and electric poles, Mohapatra warned.
11:23 June 02
Indian Coast Guard ships aircraft & shore stations continuously relaying warnings to merchant vessels & fishermen
Indian Coast Guard ships aircraft & shore stations continuously relaying warnings about impending adverse weather to merchant vessels & fishermen: Indian Coast Guard
10:35 June 02
NDRF teams deployed in Palghar
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams deployed in Palghar conduct survey in the district and take stock of the situation, in view of impending severe cyclone.
09:58 June 02
It is very likely to intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours & further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm during subsequent 12 hours.
It's very likely to move nearly northwards during next 6 hrs & recurve north-northeastwards thereafter&cross north Maharashtra & adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during the afternoon of 3rd June.
09:58 June 02
The Depression over Eastcentral Arabian Sea moved northwards with a speed of 11 kmph during past 6 hrs intensified into a Deep Depression&lay centered at 0530 hours today over Eastcentral Arabian Sea near latitude 15.0°N & longitude 71.2°E about 280 km west-southwest of Panjim (Goa), 490 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 710 km south-southwest of Surat (Gujarat): IMD (India Meteorological Department).
09:55 June 02
Deployment of NDRF team in Maharashtra in view of impending severe cyclone for necessary preventive actions by state: SN Pradhan, Director General (DG) of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
08:59 June 02
Cyclone 'Nisarga' Updates
New Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that tropical cyclone Nisarga has headed for the Maharashtra coast, and is going to make landfall on June 3 close to Mumbai.
"Depression over east-central Arabian Sea lay near latitude 14.4degN and longitude 71.2degE about 300 km west-southwest of Panjim, 550 km south-southwest of Mumbai and 770 km south-southwest of Surat," the IMD added.
The organisation has advised, "fishermen not to venture into the southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area and along and off Kerala coast during next 48 hours; east-central Arabian Sea and along with off Karnataka-Goa coasts till June 3 east-central the Arabian Sea along and off Maharashtra coast and the northeast Arabian Sea along and off Gujarat coast during June 3-4."
The IMD also predicted that the national capital and some areas of Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive rainfall in the next two hours. It also stated that the thunderstorm would accompany downpour in these regions.
"Thunderstorm with rain and gusty winds of 20-40 kmph speed would occur over and adjoining areas of Karnal, Sonipat, Panipat in Haryana and Shamli, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, Meerut in UP and many places of Delhi during the next two hours," the IMD stated.
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Last Updated : Jun 2, 2020, 10:28 PM IST