GVK MIAL managing the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport saw a total of 20 scheduled flights which include 12 departures and 08 arrivals. CSMIA connected to 12 sectors which were operated by 5 airlines which include Air India, Air Asia, IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.
Cyclone Nisarga LIVE Updates: 3 killed as cyclonic storm reaches Pune
Cyclone Nisarga
22:14 June 03
22:09 June 03
One more death reported in Pune
Prakash Mokar (52), a resident of Mokarwadi in Haveli tehsil, died after the roof of his house was blown away and he was injured while trying to catch the tin sheets, said an officer from the District Disaster Management Cell.
20:23 June 03
A 65-year-old woman died while five of her family members injured in a wall collapse incident in Khed tehsil of Pune.
20:01 June 03
Cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' is moving north-east
An IMD official said that Cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' is moving north-east and is likely to impact Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar districts, which may witness heavy showers with gusty winds.
19:53 June 03
60 tree uprooting, 9 waterlogging calls to Pune Fire Dept
The Pune fire department has responded to 60 calls related to tree uprooting and nine calls related to waterlogging till evening.
19:43 June 03
Man killed as transformer falls on him in Raigad
A 58-year-old man was killed after a power transformer collapsed on him due to the heavy winds in Raigad district, a police official said.
The incident took place at Umate village near Revadanda around 1.30pm, he added.
19:17 June 03
Director General of India Meteorological Department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra speaking to media
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of India Meteorological Department, said that cyclone is expected to weaken into a deep depression within the next three hours and further weaken into a depression in the next 6 hours.
"Currently, it lays centered over Pune in Maharashtra," he added.
18:57 June 03
Threat of cyclone Nisarga has been averted in Gujarat
The threat of cyclone Nisarga has been averted in Gujarat and the state will now experience moderate to low rainfall. For two days, areas in south Gujarat and Saurashtra will also experience low rainfall.
18:54 June 03
As per the latest India Meteorological Department bulletin, the cyclone, which was expected to move towards Mumbai-Thane-Palghar, has apparently veered off to the east and moving towards Pune.
18:32 June 03
At least two flights that were supposed to land in Pune from Delhi and Hyderabad were diverted to Surat and Hyderabad, respectively.
A Pune-Delhi flight was cancelled as the city witnessed heavy rains and gusty winds due to the cyclone.
17:55 June 03
IMD scientist Shubhangi Bhute said that the severe cyclonic storm Nisarga has crossed Raigad district.
"Now we are experiencing post-landfall effect with a wind speed of 90-100 kmph in Mumbai and Thane and moderate to heavy to very heavy rainfall," she said.
17:49 June 03
Metal sheets of a poultry farm flew away
Metal sheets of a poultry farm flew away up to 3 km and shed came down because of strong wind and heavy rains in Nasik.
17:42 June 03
Operations to resume at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai from 6 pm, Airport official said.
17:32 June 03
Cylone damaged parts of Chinchwad in Pune
The cyclone is passing the periphery of the Mumbai.
NDRF stated that the cylone also damaged parts of Chinchwad in Pune.
17:21 June 03
Heavy rain leads to power cuts in many areas
Some areas in Mumbai and Thane districts faced power cuts and internet issues.
People in Dombivli are facing periodic power cuts even as the city and adjoining areas were skirted by the cyclonic storm.
17:14 June 03
A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at rescue work in Alibag, Raigad district.
17:13 June 03
NCP chief Sharad Pawar urged his party workers to help people at the time of the natural disaster.
In a statement, Pawar noted that the cyclone has caused severe damage to public and private properties and asked NCP workers to help those affected by the phenomenon.
17:02 June 03
A shanty got damaged due to strong wind
Three members of a family were injured when cement blocks fell on their shanty in a chawl from an adjacent under-construction building in
suburban Santacruz here due to gusty winds, police said.
16:45 June 03
No major impact of Cyclone Nisarga in Gujarat so far
Gujarat government officials were quoted by reports as saying that there has been no major impact of the Cyclone Nisarga on the southern coast of the state so far.
16:38 June 03
According to India Meteorological Department, Nisarga will weaken into a cyclonic storm by late evening, and by tonight it will weaken into a deep depression.
16:37 June 03
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The CM has given directions for maintaining a state of operational readiness and to ensure immediate rescue works as the cyclone moves from Mumbai and Thane to North Maharashtra.#CycloneNisargaUpdate
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 3, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">The CM has given directions for maintaining a state of operational readiness and to ensure immediate rescue works as the cyclone moves from Mumbai and Thane to North Maharashtra.#CycloneNisargaUpdate
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 3, 2020The CM has given directions for maintaining a state of operational readiness and to ensure immediate rescue works as the cyclone moves from Mumbai and Thane to North Maharashtra.#CycloneNisargaUpdate
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 3, 2020
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has instructed authorities to remain ready for "immediate rescue work" with the Cyclone Nisarga moving to North Maharashtra, the CMO said.
16:10 June 03
Destructions caused by the Cyclone Nisarga
The IMD said that the current intensity of Cyclone Nisarga is at 90-100 kmph, and is gusting at 110 kmph.
15:54 June 03
A number of trees got uprooted and vehicles were damaged
The landfall created a lot of destruction in the city. A number of trees got uprooted and vehicles were damaged.
15:43 June 03
The sight at Worli Sea Face
Mumbai Municipal Corporation has closed all the roads leading to Worli Sea Face to avoid possible damage. The vehicular movement on the Bandra-Worli sea link has been completely suspended.
15:31 June 03
No flights to ply from Mumbai till 7 pm
No flights will take-off or land from Mumbai on Wednesday till 7 pm in view of Cyclone Nisarga, said authorities of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
15:15 June 03
KS Hosalikar, deputy director general at IMD Mumbai
KS Hosalikar, deputy director general at IMD Mumbai, explained about the landfall.
He said that cyclone will move towards Thane from Mumbai.
15:09 June 03
Tin roof atop a building in Raigarh blown away
Tin roof atop a building in Raigarh blown away due to strong winds.
14:54 June 03
About 10840 people shifted to safe sturdy shelter
About 10840 people shifted to safe sturdy shelter.
As many as 35 temporary shelter homes have been created.
14:37 June 03
According to IMD, the rear part of the wall cloud region is still over the sea and the landfall process will be completed in one hour.
Its current intensity near the centre is 90-100 kmph to 110 kmph.
It will move northeastwards and weaken into a cyclonic storm during next 6 hrs.
14:24 June 03
Cyclone Nisarg's impact, several trees fell and roads blocked
Cyclone Nisarg's impact, several trees fell and roads blocked
14:11 June 03
Cyclone may not hit southern coast of Gujarat
Cyclone Nisarga may not hit southern coast of Gujarat.
14:05 June 03
Many trees uprooted in Mumbai due to severe cyclonic storm Nisarga
Many trees uprooted in Mumbai due to severe cyclonic storm Nisarga.
14:02 June 03
Strong wind and rain lashes parts of Alibag in Maharashtra
Stong wind and rain lashes parts of Alibag in Maharashtra as Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall.
13:56 June 03
Ship got stuck at Mirya beach due to Cyclone Nisarg
Ratnagiri: Ship got stuck at Mirya beach due to Cyclone Nisarg, 13 people stranded.
Rescue operations underway.
13:31 June 03
Sajjangad slum in Ghatkopar overflowing with sewage water
Mumbai: Sajjangad slum in Ghatkopar overflowing with sewage water.
13:08 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga update from Mumbai's Marine Drive
12:39 June 03
Many trees uprooted in the Raigad district due to strong winds in view of Cyclone Nisarga.
The cyclone is expected to make landfall in an hour in the state and the process will be completed during the next 3 hours, as per IMD.
12:36 June 03
Visuals from Miramar beach, Goa
Strong winds and high tides hit Miramar Beach in Goa.
Cyclone Nisarga likely to hit the neighbouring state Maharashtra in one hour and the process will be completed during the next 3 hours.
12:24 June 03
IMD: The right side of the wall cloud region passes through coastal Maharashtra covering mainly Raigad district.
It will gradually enter into Mumbai & Thane district during next 3 hours. Landfall will commence in 1 hour & process will be completed during next 3 hours.
12:20 June 03
S N Pradhan, NDRF DG
DG NDRF, SN Pradhan gives update on Cyclone Nisarg preparations.
12:07 June 03
Strong winds and rain hit Ratnagiri area
Maharashtra: Strong winds and rain hit Ratnagiri area.
Ratnagiri recorded 59 kmph at 09:30 IST. Gale wind reaching 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph prevails along & off South Konkan coast & 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph along & off North Konkan coast.
12:06 June 03
Heavy rain in Mumbai
BMC: 8 units of National Disaster Response Force and 5 units of Navy have been deployed at various locations in Mumbai.
NDRF has 1 team each in Colaba (Ward A), Worli (G/South), Bandra (H/East), Malad (P/South) & Borivali (R/North) & 3 teams in Andheri (K/West).
12:04 June 03
Maharashtra DyCM urges coastal residents to stay indoors
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday urged people from the states coastal belt to remain in safer places in view of the cyclonic storm Nisarga, which is likely to make landfall in the afternoon.
Pawar said people should not step outside home till the intensity of the storm fades.
People from Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts should remain in safer places, considering the landfall cyclonic storm Nisarga is set to make near Alibaug from Arabian sea, a statement quoted Pawar as saying.
The administration is taking complete care to ensure there is no loss of life due to the cyclone, said Pawar, who is also the state's finance minister
Lifeguards, police, fire brigade and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in parts of the coastal areas, he said.
10:50 June 03
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DGM, IMD
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DGM, IMD:
"Cyclone Nisarga will cross Maharashtra coast between Harihareshwar & Daman,very close to Alibag between 1 pm to 4 pm. While crossing the coast it will have strong winds of 100-120 kmph over Mumbai,Thane & Raigad districts of MaharashtraWind speed of about 80 to 90 kmph expected over Maharashtra's Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg & Palghar. Over Gujarat's Navsari & Valsad wind speed of about 60-80 kmph is expected. By midnight it will weaken & by tomorrow morning it will become depression."
10:41 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga to impact fishermen community in Maharashtra's coastal areas
Cyclone Nisarga to impact fishermen community in Maharashtra's coastal areas
10:32 June 03
Visuals from Alibag Beach
IMD: Cyclone Nisarga has become a severe cyclonic storm, it's 200km away from Mumbai.
The cyclone is moving northeasterly towards Alibag in Raigad. The severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross south of Alibag between 1 pm to 3pm.
10:31 June 03
Strong winds and high tides hit Versova Beach, Mumbai
Strong winds and high tides hit Versova Beach in Mumbai
As per IMD, Nisarga Cyclone is likely cross south of Alibag (Raigad) between 1pm to 3pm today.
10:23 June 03
NDRF personnel on alert in parts of Maharashtra
The sea beach in Kelwa village of Maharashtra’s Palghar remains deserted due to the upcoming threat of cyclone Nisarga. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed in the region.
10:19 June 03
Visuals from Panaji, Goa
Goa: Rain lashes parts of Panaji city
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall for today at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places over Goa.
10:06 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga update: Navsari, Gujarat
Cyclone Nisarga update from Navsari district of Gujarat
09:41 June 03
Mumbai: Cyclone Nisarga has intensified further, eye diameter has decreased to about 65 km during the past hour.
09:39 June 03
NDRF Assistant Commandant, Shivakumar
09:27 June 03
NDRF carries out recce at the Khambat coast in Gujarat early morning today.
09:25 June 03
IMD: Wind is picking up along the coast. Ratnagiri recorded 55 kmph at 08:30 IST. Squally wind reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph prevails along & off Konkan coast. It will gradually increase becoming 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph in the afternoon during landfall time.
09:21 June 03
Prohibitory orders issued under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), in view of cyclonic conditions in the city to ensure that there is no danger to human life, health or safety: Office of the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai
While it’s best that you stay at home during heavy rainfall; but if, for some unavoidable reason, you need to drive your car, please ensure that you carry hammer or objects that can help you break glass in case your car doors get jammed.
09:16 June 03
Many special trains for Mumbai rescheduled
As coronavirus-ravaged Mumbai braces for cyclone Nisarga, the Central Railways on Wednesday rescheduled several special trains which were supposed to arrive or depart from the state capital on Wednesday.
According to the Central Railways, the timings of trains for Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Varanasi and for some other places which were earlier scheduled to leave the financial capital in the morning have now been changed.
09:14 June 03
09:06 June 03
Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches
Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches
Cyclonic storm Nisarga, set to make landfall at Alibaug in Raigad district in the afternoon, hovered over the Arabian Sea around 165 km south-southwest of
the coastal town and 215 km south-southwest of Mumbai at dawn, a senior IMD official said on Wednesday.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai's deputy director general of meteorology K S Hosalikar said the cyclone will cross close to south of Alibaug as severe cyclonic storm 100-110 kmph gusting at 120 kmph.
09:02 June 03
Around 1,500 evacuated citizens safely staying in a shelter in Thal, Alibaug, Raigad: NDRF (National Disaster Response Force).
08:56 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga has intensified further, eye diameter has decreased to about 65 km during the past hour. Wind speed has increased from 85-95 kmph to 90-100 kmph, gusting to 110 mph.
08:46 June 03
A total of 11,260 people shifted to safer places in coastal Raigad district of Maharashtra ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Nisarga
08:41 June 03
Strong winds and rain hit North Ratnagiri area
Strong winds and rain hit North Ratnagiri area
08:40 June 03
Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan: People are advised to remain indoors but mobilise evacuation from low lying areas. I advise fishermen to suspend operations¬ venture into East central & Northeast Arabian Sea & along & off Karnataka-Goa-Maharashtra-south Gujarat coast.
08:01 June 03
IMD: Cyclone Nisarga approaching north Maharashtra coast with a speed of 13 kmph during past 06 hours. It is 155 km south-southwest of Alibag and 200 km south-southwest of Mumbai.
08:00 June 03
NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams recceing the Dahanu, Palghar coast early morning today.
07:56 June 03
Visuals from Mumbai
Visuals from Mumbai
07:54 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga update from Raigarh
07:27 June 03
Ratnagiri: Preparations ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Nisarga
06:45 June 03
National Disaster Response Force: Deployment of 20 teams of NDRF in Maharashtra - Mumbai 8 teams, Raigad 5 teams, Palghar 2 teams, Thane 2 teams (1 enroute), Ratnagiri 2 teams and Sindhudurg 1 team.
06:42 June 03
District level wind warning
06:31 June 03
India Meteorological Department (IMD): Cyclone Nisarga is approaching north Maharashtra coast with a speed of 11 kmph.
It is about 200 km south-southwest of Alibag and 250 km south-southwest of Mumbai.
06:31 June 03
Heavy Rainfall lash parts of Maharashtra ahead of landfall of the Cyclone Nisarga
The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall in most parts of the metropolis and heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places over the next 24 hours.
06:08 June 03
Ahead of landfall, rains lash Mumbai
Ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone 'Nisarga' in Alibaug in Maharashtra's Raigad district, Mumbai and its metropolitan areas received rainfall since evening on Tuesday, which intensified later in the night.
"Met updates at 10.30 pm, 2 Jun. Mumbai and around rainfall since evening. Now its picked up intensity," India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Mumbai deputy director general of meteorology K S Hosalikar tweeted.
The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall in most parts of the metropolis and heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places over the next 24 hours
05:27 June 03
04:32 June 03
Flight services affected due to incoming Cyclone
Only 19 flights, including 11 departures and eight arrivals, will be operated from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday, in the wake of Cyclone Nisarga.
According to GVK MIAL, which manages the CSMIA, the aforementioned flights will be operated by five airlines, including Air Asia India, Air India, IndiGo, GoAir, and SpiceJet.
The authority also cautioned passengers about probable changes in the schedule of the flights due to the cyclone and urged them to check with their respective airliners before leaving for the airport.
Earlier, IndiGo Airline had on Tuesday cancelled 17 flights to and from Mumbai following the severe cyclonic storm in Maharashtra and said that it will operate only three flights from Mumbai today.
04:30 June 03
Central Railway reschedules eight special trains for Mumbai area
Considering the impending threat posed by Cyclone Nisarga, which is likely to hit Mumbai on June 3, the Central Railways rescheduled eight trains which were supposed to arrive or depart from the state capital on Wednesday.
The timings of 02542 LTT-Gorakhpur, 06345 LTT-Thiruvananthapuram, 01061 LTT-Darbhanga, 01071 LTT-Varanasi, 01019 CSMT-Bhubaneshwar special trains which were scheduled to leave Mumbai area during daytime were changed to night, according to the Central Railways.
Similarly, special trains from Patna, Varanasi, and Thiruvananthapuram, which were scheduled to reach during the daytime were regulated and will now arrive in Mumbai behind schedule.
More than 10 teams of NDRF had been deployed in Maharashtra till Tuesday afternoon and five more teams were en route for taking part in the ongoing operations in wake of Cyclone Nisarga.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the tropical storm Nisarga, which is heading towards Gujarat and Maharashtra, is likely to intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm" in the next 24 hours and is expected to make landfall close to Mumbai on June 3.
03:48 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga about 290-kilometer South-SouthWest of Mumbai
Cyclone Nisarga is within a radius of 300 kilometers from Mumbai, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday.
"Cyclone Nisarga is about 250 km South-SouthWest of Alibag and about 290 km South-SouthWest of Mumbai at 11:30 pm IST of June 2, 2020," according to a tweet by the official handle of the IMD.
The weather forecasting agency further said that the current wind speed of cyclone is about 75-85 kilometers per hour, gusting to 95 and will further increase to "100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph during next 12 hours."
It also said that the heavy rainfall which started over districts of south coastal Maharashtra is likely to intensify in the coming 12 hours. In view of impending cyclone Nisarga, Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh had issued prohibitory orders restricting any presence or movement of persons in public places along the coast on Tuesday.
The prohibitory orders will remain in effect from midnight of Tuesday to 12 noon Wednesday, as per the statement.
03:07 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm in next 6 hours
According to IMD, the storm is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 6 hours. The storm is very likely to move north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibag during afternoon.
Further, IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy falls at isolated places over west Madhya Pradesh, coastal Karnataka and Marathawada.
02:23 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga: Wind speed increases to 24 kmph
According to the latest reports, the wind speed of the storm increased to 24 kmph from 20 kmph during past hour at Ratnagiri (Maharashtra). IMD confirms that rainfall is continuing in Colaba, Santacruz and Goa.
01:44 June 03
Evacuation operations continue
Evacuation operations continue
Around 70 residents of Dahanu-Agar village, which is located near the sea coast, have been shifted to a hostel as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Nisarga.
01:41 June 03
NDRF deploys more teams
5 NDRF teams each from Bathinda, Punjab and Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh airlifted successfully for joining ongoing operations to brace for impact as Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall in Gujarat and Maharashtra respectively.
00:37 June 03
Heavy rains lash Pune
Heavy rains lash several regions in Pune. The overcast condition remains the same as Cyclone Nisarga is set to make a landfall near the north Maharashtra. Meanwhile in Mumbai, 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.
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.
23:31 June 02
Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall in Maharashtra's Alibag
Mumbai: According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Nisarga, Mumbai's first in over 100 years, is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm at around 5:30 am before making impact near Alibag in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
The storm, which is heading towards the COVID stricken state, is gathering wind speed of 110 km per hour as is likely to touch 120 kmph. Cyclone Nisarga is now moving north-northeastwards and will cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast today afternoon.
Over 30 NDRF teams have been deployed and heavy rainfall has started in Maharashtra. Fishermen have returned from the sea as they have been cautioned by the authorities not to venture out at sea, in view of impending adverse weather.
According to reports, at least 93 life guards, rescue boats, jet keys and 150 flood rescue personnel of the fire brigade have been deployed at six intersections in Mumbai with the necessary equipment to tackle impending cyclonic conditions.
22:14 June 03
GVK MIAL managing the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport saw a total of 20 scheduled flights which include 12 departures and 08 arrivals. CSMIA connected to 12 sectors which were operated by 5 airlines which include Air India, Air Asia, IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.
22:09 June 03
One more death reported in Pune
Prakash Mokar (52), a resident of Mokarwadi in Haveli tehsil, died after the roof of his house was blown away and he was injured while trying to catch the tin sheets, said an officer from the District Disaster Management Cell.
20:23 June 03
A 65-year-old woman died while five of her family members injured in a wall collapse incident in Khed tehsil of Pune.
20:01 June 03
Cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' is moving north-east
An IMD official said that Cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' is moving north-east and is likely to impact Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar districts, which may witness heavy showers with gusty winds.
19:53 June 03
60 tree uprooting, 9 waterlogging calls to Pune Fire Dept
The Pune fire department has responded to 60 calls related to tree uprooting and nine calls related to waterlogging till evening.
19:43 June 03
Man killed as transformer falls on him in Raigad
A 58-year-old man was killed after a power transformer collapsed on him due to the heavy winds in Raigad district, a police official said.
The incident took place at Umate village near Revadanda around 1.30pm, he added.
19:17 June 03
Director General of India Meteorological Department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra speaking to media
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of India Meteorological Department, said that cyclone is expected to weaken into a deep depression within the next three hours and further weaken into a depression in the next 6 hours.
"Currently, it lays centered over Pune in Maharashtra," he added.
18:57 June 03
Threat of cyclone Nisarga has been averted in Gujarat
The threat of cyclone Nisarga has been averted in Gujarat and the state will now experience moderate to low rainfall. For two days, areas in south Gujarat and Saurashtra will also experience low rainfall.
18:54 June 03
As per the latest India Meteorological Department bulletin, the cyclone, which was expected to move towards Mumbai-Thane-Palghar, has apparently veered off to the east and moving towards Pune.
18:32 June 03
At least two flights that were supposed to land in Pune from Delhi and Hyderabad were diverted to Surat and Hyderabad, respectively.
A Pune-Delhi flight was cancelled as the city witnessed heavy rains and gusty winds due to the cyclone.
17:55 June 03
IMD scientist Shubhangi Bhute said that the severe cyclonic storm Nisarga has crossed Raigad district.
"Now we are experiencing post-landfall effect with a wind speed of 90-100 kmph in Mumbai and Thane and moderate to heavy to very heavy rainfall," she said.
17:49 June 03
Metal sheets of a poultry farm flew away
Metal sheets of a poultry farm flew away up to 3 km and shed came down because of strong wind and heavy rains in Nasik.
17:42 June 03
Operations to resume at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai from 6 pm, Airport official said.
17:32 June 03
Cylone damaged parts of Chinchwad in Pune
The cyclone is passing the periphery of the Mumbai.
NDRF stated that the cylone also damaged parts of Chinchwad in Pune.
17:21 June 03
Heavy rain leads to power cuts in many areas
Some areas in Mumbai and Thane districts faced power cuts and internet issues.
People in Dombivli are facing periodic power cuts even as the city and adjoining areas were skirted by the cyclonic storm.
17:14 June 03
A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at rescue work in Alibag, Raigad district.
17:13 June 03
NCP chief Sharad Pawar urged his party workers to help people at the time of the natural disaster.
In a statement, Pawar noted that the cyclone has caused severe damage to public and private properties and asked NCP workers to help those affected by the phenomenon.
17:02 June 03
A shanty got damaged due to strong wind
Three members of a family were injured when cement blocks fell on their shanty in a chawl from an adjacent under-construction building in
suburban Santacruz here due to gusty winds, police said.
16:45 June 03
No major impact of Cyclone Nisarga in Gujarat so far
Gujarat government officials were quoted by reports as saying that there has been no major impact of the Cyclone Nisarga on the southern coast of the state so far.
16:38 June 03
According to India Meteorological Department, Nisarga will weaken into a cyclonic storm by late evening, and by tonight it will weaken into a deep depression.
16:37 June 03
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The CM has given directions for maintaining a state of operational readiness and to ensure immediate rescue works as the cyclone moves from Mumbai and Thane to North Maharashtra.#CycloneNisargaUpdate
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 3, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">The CM has given directions for maintaining a state of operational readiness and to ensure immediate rescue works as the cyclone moves from Mumbai and Thane to North Maharashtra.#CycloneNisargaUpdate
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 3, 2020The CM has given directions for maintaining a state of operational readiness and to ensure immediate rescue works as the cyclone moves from Mumbai and Thane to North Maharashtra.#CycloneNisargaUpdate
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 3, 2020
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has instructed authorities to remain ready for "immediate rescue work" with the Cyclone Nisarga moving to North Maharashtra, the CMO said.
16:10 June 03
Destructions caused by the Cyclone Nisarga
The IMD said that the current intensity of Cyclone Nisarga is at 90-100 kmph, and is gusting at 110 kmph.
15:54 June 03
A number of trees got uprooted and vehicles were damaged
The landfall created a lot of destruction in the city. A number of trees got uprooted and vehicles were damaged.
15:43 June 03
The sight at Worli Sea Face
Mumbai Municipal Corporation has closed all the roads leading to Worli Sea Face to avoid possible damage. The vehicular movement on the Bandra-Worli sea link has been completely suspended.
15:31 June 03
No flights to ply from Mumbai till 7 pm
No flights will take-off or land from Mumbai on Wednesday till 7 pm in view of Cyclone Nisarga, said authorities of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
15:15 June 03
KS Hosalikar, deputy director general at IMD Mumbai
KS Hosalikar, deputy director general at IMD Mumbai, explained about the landfall.
He said that cyclone will move towards Thane from Mumbai.
15:09 June 03
Tin roof atop a building in Raigarh blown away
Tin roof atop a building in Raigarh blown away due to strong winds.
14:54 June 03
About 10840 people shifted to safe sturdy shelter
About 10840 people shifted to safe sturdy shelter.
As many as 35 temporary shelter homes have been created.
14:37 June 03
According to IMD, the rear part of the wall cloud region is still over the sea and the landfall process will be completed in one hour.
Its current intensity near the centre is 90-100 kmph to 110 kmph.
It will move northeastwards and weaken into a cyclonic storm during next 6 hrs.
14:24 June 03
Cyclone Nisarg's impact, several trees fell and roads blocked
Cyclone Nisarg's impact, several trees fell and roads blocked
14:11 June 03
Cyclone may not hit southern coast of Gujarat
Cyclone Nisarga may not hit southern coast of Gujarat.
14:05 June 03
Many trees uprooted in Mumbai due to severe cyclonic storm Nisarga
Many trees uprooted in Mumbai due to severe cyclonic storm Nisarga.
14:02 June 03
Strong wind and rain lashes parts of Alibag in Maharashtra
Stong wind and rain lashes parts of Alibag in Maharashtra as Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall.
13:56 June 03
Ship got stuck at Mirya beach due to Cyclone Nisarg
Ratnagiri: Ship got stuck at Mirya beach due to Cyclone Nisarg, 13 people stranded.
Rescue operations underway.
13:31 June 03
Sajjangad slum in Ghatkopar overflowing with sewage water
Mumbai: Sajjangad slum in Ghatkopar overflowing with sewage water.
13:08 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga update from Mumbai's Marine Drive
12:39 June 03
Many trees uprooted in the Raigad district due to strong winds in view of Cyclone Nisarga.
The cyclone is expected to make landfall in an hour in the state and the process will be completed during the next 3 hours, as per IMD.
12:36 June 03
Visuals from Miramar beach, Goa
Strong winds and high tides hit Miramar Beach in Goa.
Cyclone Nisarga likely to hit the neighbouring state Maharashtra in one hour and the process will be completed during the next 3 hours.
12:24 June 03
IMD: The right side of the wall cloud region passes through coastal Maharashtra covering mainly Raigad district.
It will gradually enter into Mumbai & Thane district during next 3 hours. Landfall will commence in 1 hour & process will be completed during next 3 hours.
12:20 June 03
S N Pradhan, NDRF DG
DG NDRF, SN Pradhan gives update on Cyclone Nisarg preparations.
12:07 June 03
Strong winds and rain hit Ratnagiri area
Maharashtra: Strong winds and rain hit Ratnagiri area.
Ratnagiri recorded 59 kmph at 09:30 IST. Gale wind reaching 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph prevails along & off South Konkan coast & 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph along & off North Konkan coast.
12:06 June 03
Heavy rain in Mumbai
BMC: 8 units of National Disaster Response Force and 5 units of Navy have been deployed at various locations in Mumbai.
NDRF has 1 team each in Colaba (Ward A), Worli (G/South), Bandra (H/East), Malad (P/South) & Borivali (R/North) & 3 teams in Andheri (K/West).
12:04 June 03
Maharashtra DyCM urges coastal residents to stay indoors
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday urged people from the states coastal belt to remain in safer places in view of the cyclonic storm Nisarga, which is likely to make landfall in the afternoon.
Pawar said people should not step outside home till the intensity of the storm fades.
People from Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts should remain in safer places, considering the landfall cyclonic storm Nisarga is set to make near Alibaug from Arabian sea, a statement quoted Pawar as saying.
The administration is taking complete care to ensure there is no loss of life due to the cyclone, said Pawar, who is also the state's finance minister
Lifeguards, police, fire brigade and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in parts of the coastal areas, he said.
10:50 June 03
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DGM, IMD
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DGM, IMD:
"Cyclone Nisarga will cross Maharashtra coast between Harihareshwar & Daman,very close to Alibag between 1 pm to 4 pm. While crossing the coast it will have strong winds of 100-120 kmph over Mumbai,Thane & Raigad districts of MaharashtraWind speed of about 80 to 90 kmph expected over Maharashtra's Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg & Palghar. Over Gujarat's Navsari & Valsad wind speed of about 60-80 kmph is expected. By midnight it will weaken & by tomorrow morning it will become depression."
10:41 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga to impact fishermen community in Maharashtra's coastal areas
Cyclone Nisarga to impact fishermen community in Maharashtra's coastal areas
10:32 June 03
Visuals from Alibag Beach
IMD: Cyclone Nisarga has become a severe cyclonic storm, it's 200km away from Mumbai.
The cyclone is moving northeasterly towards Alibag in Raigad. The severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross south of Alibag between 1 pm to 3pm.
10:31 June 03
Strong winds and high tides hit Versova Beach, Mumbai
Strong winds and high tides hit Versova Beach in Mumbai
As per IMD, Nisarga Cyclone is likely cross south of Alibag (Raigad) between 1pm to 3pm today.
10:23 June 03
NDRF personnel on alert in parts of Maharashtra
The sea beach in Kelwa village of Maharashtra’s Palghar remains deserted due to the upcoming threat of cyclone Nisarga. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed in the region.
10:19 June 03
Visuals from Panaji, Goa
Goa: Rain lashes parts of Panaji city
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall for today at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places over Goa.
10:06 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga update: Navsari, Gujarat
Cyclone Nisarga update from Navsari district of Gujarat
09:41 June 03
Mumbai: Cyclone Nisarga has intensified further, eye diameter has decreased to about 65 km during the past hour.
09:39 June 03
NDRF Assistant Commandant, Shivakumar
09:27 June 03
NDRF carries out recce at the Khambat coast in Gujarat early morning today.
09:25 June 03
IMD: Wind is picking up along the coast. Ratnagiri recorded 55 kmph at 08:30 IST. Squally wind reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph prevails along & off Konkan coast. It will gradually increase becoming 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph in the afternoon during landfall time.
09:21 June 03
Prohibitory orders issued under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), in view of cyclonic conditions in the city to ensure that there is no danger to human life, health or safety: Office of the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai
While it’s best that you stay at home during heavy rainfall; but if, for some unavoidable reason, you need to drive your car, please ensure that you carry hammer or objects that can help you break glass in case your car doors get jammed.
09:16 June 03
Many special trains for Mumbai rescheduled
As coronavirus-ravaged Mumbai braces for cyclone Nisarga, the Central Railways on Wednesday rescheduled several special trains which were supposed to arrive or depart from the state capital on Wednesday.
According to the Central Railways, the timings of trains for Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Varanasi and for some other places which were earlier scheduled to leave the financial capital in the morning have now been changed.
09:14 June 03
09:06 June 03
Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches
Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches
Cyclonic storm Nisarga, set to make landfall at Alibaug in Raigad district in the afternoon, hovered over the Arabian Sea around 165 km south-southwest of
the coastal town and 215 km south-southwest of Mumbai at dawn, a senior IMD official said on Wednesday.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai's deputy director general of meteorology K S Hosalikar said the cyclone will cross close to south of Alibaug as severe cyclonic storm 100-110 kmph gusting at 120 kmph.
09:02 June 03
Around 1,500 evacuated citizens safely staying in a shelter in Thal, Alibaug, Raigad: NDRF (National Disaster Response Force).
08:56 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga has intensified further, eye diameter has decreased to about 65 km during the past hour. Wind speed has increased from 85-95 kmph to 90-100 kmph, gusting to 110 mph.
08:46 June 03
A total of 11,260 people shifted to safer places in coastal Raigad district of Maharashtra ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Nisarga
08:41 June 03
Strong winds and rain hit North Ratnagiri area
Strong winds and rain hit North Ratnagiri area
08:40 June 03
Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan: People are advised to remain indoors but mobilise evacuation from low lying areas. I advise fishermen to suspend operations¬ venture into East central & Northeast Arabian Sea & along & off Karnataka-Goa-Maharashtra-south Gujarat coast.
08:01 June 03
IMD: Cyclone Nisarga approaching north Maharashtra coast with a speed of 13 kmph during past 06 hours. It is 155 km south-southwest of Alibag and 200 km south-southwest of Mumbai.
08:00 June 03
NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams recceing the Dahanu, Palghar coast early morning today.
07:56 June 03
Visuals from Mumbai
Visuals from Mumbai
07:54 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga update from Raigarh
07:27 June 03
Ratnagiri: Preparations ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Nisarga
06:45 June 03
National Disaster Response Force: Deployment of 20 teams of NDRF in Maharashtra - Mumbai 8 teams, Raigad 5 teams, Palghar 2 teams, Thane 2 teams (1 enroute), Ratnagiri 2 teams and Sindhudurg 1 team.
06:42 June 03
District level wind warning
06:31 June 03
India Meteorological Department (IMD): Cyclone Nisarga is approaching north Maharashtra coast with a speed of 11 kmph.
It is about 200 km south-southwest of Alibag and 250 km south-southwest of Mumbai.
06:31 June 03
Heavy Rainfall lash parts of Maharashtra ahead of landfall of the Cyclone Nisarga
The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall in most parts of the metropolis and heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places over the next 24 hours.
06:08 June 03
Ahead of landfall, rains lash Mumbai
Ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone 'Nisarga' in Alibaug in Maharashtra's Raigad district, Mumbai and its metropolitan areas received rainfall since evening on Tuesday, which intensified later in the night.
"Met updates at 10.30 pm, 2 Jun. Mumbai and around rainfall since evening. Now its picked up intensity," India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Mumbai deputy director general of meteorology K S Hosalikar tweeted.
The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall in most parts of the metropolis and heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places over the next 24 hours
05:27 June 03
04:32 June 03
Flight services affected due to incoming Cyclone
Only 19 flights, including 11 departures and eight arrivals, will be operated from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday, in the wake of Cyclone Nisarga.
According to GVK MIAL, which manages the CSMIA, the aforementioned flights will be operated by five airlines, including Air Asia India, Air India, IndiGo, GoAir, and SpiceJet.
The authority also cautioned passengers about probable changes in the schedule of the flights due to the cyclone and urged them to check with their respective airliners before leaving for the airport.
Earlier, IndiGo Airline had on Tuesday cancelled 17 flights to and from Mumbai following the severe cyclonic storm in Maharashtra and said that it will operate only three flights from Mumbai today.
04:30 June 03
Central Railway reschedules eight special trains for Mumbai area
Considering the impending threat posed by Cyclone Nisarga, which is likely to hit Mumbai on June 3, the Central Railways rescheduled eight trains which were supposed to arrive or depart from the state capital on Wednesday.
The timings of 02542 LTT-Gorakhpur, 06345 LTT-Thiruvananthapuram, 01061 LTT-Darbhanga, 01071 LTT-Varanasi, 01019 CSMT-Bhubaneshwar special trains which were scheduled to leave Mumbai area during daytime were changed to night, according to the Central Railways.
Similarly, special trains from Patna, Varanasi, and Thiruvananthapuram, which were scheduled to reach during the daytime were regulated and will now arrive in Mumbai behind schedule.
More than 10 teams of NDRF had been deployed in Maharashtra till Tuesday afternoon and five more teams were en route for taking part in the ongoing operations in wake of Cyclone Nisarga.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the tropical storm Nisarga, which is heading towards Gujarat and Maharashtra, is likely to intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm" in the next 24 hours and is expected to make landfall close to Mumbai on June 3.
03:48 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga about 290-kilometer South-SouthWest of Mumbai
Cyclone Nisarga is within a radius of 300 kilometers from Mumbai, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday.
"Cyclone Nisarga is about 250 km South-SouthWest of Alibag and about 290 km South-SouthWest of Mumbai at 11:30 pm IST of June 2, 2020," according to a tweet by the official handle of the IMD.
The weather forecasting agency further said that the current wind speed of cyclone is about 75-85 kilometers per hour, gusting to 95 and will further increase to "100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph during next 12 hours."
It also said that the heavy rainfall which started over districts of south coastal Maharashtra is likely to intensify in the coming 12 hours. In view of impending cyclone Nisarga, Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh had issued prohibitory orders restricting any presence or movement of persons in public places along the coast on Tuesday.
The prohibitory orders will remain in effect from midnight of Tuesday to 12 noon Wednesday, as per the statement.
03:07 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm in next 6 hours
According to IMD, the storm is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 6 hours. The storm is very likely to move north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibag during afternoon.
Further, IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy falls at isolated places over west Madhya Pradesh, coastal Karnataka and Marathawada.
02:23 June 03
Cyclone Nisarga: Wind speed increases to 24 kmph
According to the latest reports, the wind speed of the storm increased to 24 kmph from 20 kmph during past hour at Ratnagiri (Maharashtra). IMD confirms that rainfall is continuing in Colaba, Santacruz and Goa.
01:44 June 03
Evacuation operations continue
Evacuation operations continue
Around 70 residents of Dahanu-Agar village, which is located near the sea coast, have been shifted to a hostel as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Nisarga.
01:41 June 03
NDRF deploys more teams
5 NDRF teams each from Bathinda, Punjab and Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh airlifted successfully for joining ongoing operations to brace for impact as Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall in Gujarat and Maharashtra respectively.
00:37 June 03
Heavy rains lash Pune
Heavy rains lash several regions in Pune. The overcast condition remains the same as Cyclone Nisarga is set to make a landfall near the north Maharashtra. Meanwhile in Mumbai, 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.
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.
23:31 June 02
Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall in Maharashtra's Alibag
Mumbai: According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Nisarga, Mumbai's first in over 100 years, is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm at around 5:30 am before making impact near Alibag in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
The storm, which is heading towards the COVID stricken state, is gathering wind speed of 110 km per hour as is likely to touch 120 kmph. Cyclone Nisarga is now moving north-northeastwards and will cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast today afternoon.
Over 30 NDRF teams have been deployed and heavy rainfall has started in Maharashtra. Fishermen have returned from the sea as they have been cautioned by the authorities not to venture out at sea, in view of impending adverse weather.
According to reports, at least 93 life guards, rescue boats, jet keys and 150 flood rescue personnel of the fire brigade have been deployed at six intersections in Mumbai with the necessary equipment to tackle impending cyclonic conditions.
Last Updated : Jun 3, 2020, 10:20 PM IST
