The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday declared that Cyclone Nisarga has become a severe cyclonic storm which is just 200 km away from Mumbai. The cyclone is moving in the north-eastern direction towards Alibag in Raigad district. The severe cyclonic storm nisarga is likely cross south of Alibag between 1pm to 3pm. Meanwhile, the NDRF team has been deployed at Suvali Beach in Surat.
Cyclone Nisarga has now been designated as a 'severe cyclonic storm' as it approaches Mumbai coast to make landfall around noon today. As per reports, Nisarga Cyclone will pass Alibaug between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
With Cyclone Nisarga looming over Maharashtra coast, it is important for Mumbaikars and people in the affected regions to stay indoors and follow these guidelines, issued by the BMC. IndiaTVNews.com brings to you list of precautions you should take and things you should not do to protect yourself from Cyclone Nisarga.
Cyclone Nisarga is expected to make landfall on the Mumbai coast on Wednesday. In the wake of the same, many Bollywood celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Richa Chadha, Raveena Tandon, Alia Bhatt, and others took to their social media and urged fans to stay safe and take all the necessary precautions.
Cyclone Nisarga is hours away from India's west coast and will make landfall in Mumbai around noon today. Heavy rains have already lashed the city and IMD has warned that the worst is yet to come. Are you prepared to weather the storm? Here are some tips that will help you prepare yourself.
While, it's safe and best that you stay at home during the storm; but if, you are stuck outside you need to know how to protect yourself. The National Disaster Management Authority of India has issued some guidelines in light of Cyclone Nisarga.
Cyclone Nisarga Landfall: In awake Cyclone Nisarga, Section 144 has been imposed in Mumbai and adjacent areas from midnight to Thursday afternoon and banned people from coming to places like beaches, parks and promenades along the coastline. Also, the Mumbai international airport will operate only 19 flights on Wednesday while 31 have been cancelled as a precautionary measure in the wake of Cyclone Nisarga.
Cyclone Nisarga is all set to make landfall in Mumbai today around noon. In light of the potential issues with feasibility, Central Railways has decided to reschedule Mumbai bound trains on June 3. "Due to cyclone Nisarga likely to hit Mumbai area on 3/6/2020 the following changes are made for Mumbai bound trains," the Central Railways said in a press release.
As Cyclone Nisarga zeros in on Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a warning for all Mumbaikars who might have to take their cars out for unavoidable reasons. In a tweet sent out at 8:26 am, BMC has asked people to carry a hammer or other objects that could come handy if the situation ever arises wherein they have to break the car's windshield to escape.
Cyclone Nisarga Updates: Severe cyclonic storm Nisarga made landfall near Alibaug in the coastal region of Maharashtra on Wednesday afternoon. Cyclone Nisarga caused heavy rains in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts. Strong winds lashed the coastal region.
Not just Priyanka Chopra, many Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt and others have taken to social media asking Mumbai people to be safe and find protection when in need.
Ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone 'Nisarga' in Alibag in Maharashtra's Raigad district, heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Mumbai by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city saw pockets of rainfall yesterday, but the IMD Mumbai Dy Director General of Meteorology has said that today will be worst.
Due to the severe cyclonic storm that currently moving towards the country’s western coasts, IndiGo has cancelled 17 flights to and from Mumbai for June 3.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the 'severe' cyclonic storm Nisarga is expected to make a landfall on the coast of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening
The deep depression in the Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm and will cross the north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
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.
'Nisarga', which is currently brewing in the Arabian Sea, means nature and was termed by India's neighbouring country -- Bangladesh. The name was accorded in a list formulated by a group of countries.
The Maharashtra government has already sounded an alert in Mumbai and neighbouring districts in view of the cyclonic storm 'Nisarg', which is expected to hit the state's coast on Wednesday.
Cyclone Nisarga is expected to affect several districts of Gujarat. Teams of NDRF are taking several steps to ensure there is no disruption of power supply at a time when the country is battling the coronavirus crisis and thousands of patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
Nisarga Cyclone: Red alert in Mumbai Thane, Palghar, Raigad and neighbouring districts in view of the approaching cyclonic storm "Nisarg", which is expected to hit the state's coast on 3 June. There is a red alert for Palghar alone on Thursday as well. Here's a list of Maharashtra districts to be most affected by Cyclone Nisarga.
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