New Delhi, June 03: Three people died and as many were injured in cyclone-related incidents as cyclone 'Nisarga' made landfall near Mumbai, uprooting trees in nearby districts on Wednesday.
The cyclone slammed the Maharashtra coast with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, making landfall at 12.30pm at Alibaug near Mumbai. The process was completed by 2.30pm, said a senior official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Authorities in Indore and Ujjain divisions in the western part of Madhya Pradesh have been asked to be prepared to deal with the impact of Cyclone 'Nisarga', which is likely to hit the state on Thursday, an IMD official said.
The cyclonic storm is likely to enter Khandwa, Khargone and Burhanpur districts in the state between 7 am and 11 am on Thursday, the official said.
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Jun 03, 2020, 11:10 PM IST
The cyclonic storm is likely to enter Khandwa, Khargone and Burhanpur districts in the state between 7 am and 11 am on Thursday, the official said.
Jun 03, 2020, 11:09 PM IST
Authorities in Indore and Ujjain divisions in the western part of Madhya Pradesh have been asked to be prepared to deal with the impact of Cyclone 'Nisarga', which is likely to hit the state on Thursday, an IMD official said.
Jun 03, 2020, 11:02 PM IST
The power utility said it was working on a war footing to restore power supply in these areas by Thursday. "Due to the cyclone, electric poles at various locations were uprooted and power supply was interrupted.
Jun 03, 2020, 11:02 PM IST
The state utility cut the power supply to many substations in these districts as precautionary measure, the MSEDCL said.
Jun 03, 2020, 11:01 PM IST
Power supply to more than 25 lakh consumers of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDC) in four districts of Raigad, Palghar, Thane and Pune has been interrupted due to the cyclone Nisarga, which made a landfall in Alibaug on Maharashtra's coast.
Jun 03, 2020, 10:52 PM IST
"Thanking all who protected Maharashtra along with Mumbai in the face of the Nisarga cyclone which had hovered over Maharashtra at a time when the state is already grappling with COVID-19. "But we all warded it (the cyclone crisis) off. The people and administration fought hard and mitigated the intensity of the crisis," the chief minister said.
Jun 03, 2020, 10:52 PM IST
He said and orders have been issued to carry out spot inspections to assess the damages caused by the cyclone. "The unity exhibited by the people will help bring Maharashtra out of all crises," the CM said in a statement.
Jun 03, 2020, 10:52 PM IST
Thackeray said losses have been reported from coastal Konkan and some other regions.
Jun 03, 2020, 10:52 PM IST
After hitting the Maharashtra coast near Alibaug with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph in afternoon, the cyclone weakened into intensity in the evening and moved towards north-east Maharashtra, sparing Mumbai and other areas.
Jun 03, 2020, 10:51 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said the resilience showed by people and officials helped in "mitigating the intensity" of the cyclone 'Nisarga' which had hovered over the state amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun 03, 2020, 10:34 PM IST
As many as 20 teams of the NDRF have been deployed in Maharashtra. Of these, 7 are in Mumbai, 7 in Raigad, 2 in Palghar, 1 in Thane, 2 in Ratnagiri and 1 in Sindhudurg.
Jun 03, 2020, 10:03 PM IST
Two people died and three others were injured in two cyclone-related incidents in Pune district on Wednesday, said officials.
Jun 03, 2020, 9:48 PM IST
Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘NISARGA’ weakens into a Cyclonic Storm over coastal Maharashtra. Light to moderate rainfall at most places, heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places very likely in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department
Jun 03, 2020, 9:48 PM IST
Extremely heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Raigad, Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik districts & heavy to very heavy rainfall in Thane, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Ahmednagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara districts in Maharashtra during the next two & half hours: IMD
Jun 03, 2020, 9:48 PM IST
Restoration of power supply has been started in Ratnagiri & Shrivardhan. Power supply in Murud, Mandgaon, Goregaon, Alibag, Mhasala, Guhagar, Dapoli taluquas where power supply was switched off from EHV stations will be restored as soon as wind & rain slow down: Maharashtra Govt
Jun 03, 2020, 8:46 PM IST
Flight operations have resumed at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Arrivals and departures were suspended at 2:30 pm due strong crosswinds induced by Cyclone Nisarga, says spokesperson.
Jun 03, 2020, 7:41 PM IST
The department has responded to 60 calls related to tree uprooting and 9 calls related to waterlogging till evening today: Fire brigade dept, Pune Municipal Corporation
Jun 03, 2020, 7:13 PM IST
Due to the impact of the gusting winds, many trees and electric poles fell down in Shrivardhan as well as in Alibaug.
Jun 03, 2020, 7:10 PM IST
No untoward incident has been reported in southern coast of Gujarat so far due to the severe cyclonic storm Nisarga, which has made landfall in neighbouring Maharashtra, a senior official said.
Jun 03, 2020, 7:03 PM IST
We expect that Cyclone Nisarga will 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: Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of India Meteorological Department
Jun 03, 2020, 6:17 PM IST
No other casualties have been reported from the state so far, District Collector, Raigad, Nidhi Choudhary said.
Jun 03, 2020, 6:17 PM IST
A 58-year-old man died after an electric pole fell on him at Umte village in Alibag, as Cyclone Nisarga made landfall in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on Wednesday afternoon.
Jun 03, 2020, 5:59 PM IST
Chandigarh: Barber shops & salons reopen in the Union Territory following permission from the administration. Pradeep, owner of a barber shop, says, "At our shop, the services can be availed after bookings only. Every instrument is sanitized after each haircut & shave".
Jun 03, 2020, 5:49 PM IST
Severe cyclonic storm Nisarga has crossed Raigad Dist. Now we are experiencing post-landfall effect with a wind speed of 90-100kmph in Mumbai and Thane & moderate to heavy to very heavy rainfall: Shubhangi Bhute, Scientist, IMD, Mumbai
Jun 03, 2020, 5:25 PM IST
The Mumbai unit of the Congress has set up a "control room" to assist people in view of the threat posed by the severe cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' that made landfall in Raigad on Wednesday.
Jun 03, 2020, 5:07 PM IST
A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at work in Alibaug, Raigad district.
Jun 03, 2020, 5:03 PM IST
The rear part of wall cloud region is still over the sea and the landfall process will be completed by next one hour, says IMD.
Jun 03, 2020, 4:51 PM IST
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.
Jun 03, 2020, 4:50 PM IST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar urged his party workers to help people at the time of the natural disaster.
Jun 03, 2020, 4:41 PM IST
After a wait of 72 hours, Cyclone Nisarga made a thumping landfall at Shriwardhan-Dive Agar in Raigad district, hitting coastal Maharashtra with full fury, officials said.
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Jun 02, 2020, 5:51 pm IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Tuesday said that the deep depression in the Arabian Sea intensified into a cyclonic Storm, named Nisarga, around noon today.
Jun 02, 2020, 5:51 pm IST
It is likely to intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (wind speed 90 – 100 km/hr gusting to 110 km/hr) by the time it makes landfall.
Jun 02, 2020, 5:53 pm IST
"To cross N Mah & adjoining S Guj coast betn Harihareshwar & Daman, close to Alibag (Raigad) a/n 03rd Jun as a SCS with a max sustained wind 100-110 gusting to 120 kmph, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai's deputy director general of meteorology K S Hosalikar tweeted.
Jun 02, 2020, 6:09 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation in the wake of Cyclone Nisarga, which is moving towards the country's western coast and is expected to make landfall near Mumbai on Wednesday.
Jun 02, 2020, 6:09 pm IST
PM Modi has said, "Took stock of the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions in parts of India's western coast. Praying for everyone's well-being. I urge people to take all possible precautions and safety measures."
Jun 02, 2020, 6:26 pm IST
The last cyclone to hit Mumbai was cyclonic storm 'Phyan' on November 11, 2009.
Jun 02, 2020, 6:42 pm IST
The number of cyclones and severe cyclones in the Arabian Sea has risen by nearly 32 per cent in the last five years, according to the IMD data.
Jun 02, 2020, 6:44 pm IST
An official has said that NDRF will be evacuating people from coastal areas of about 13 villages and is prepared to carry out the operation while following social distancing norms.
Jun 02, 2020, 6:51 pm IST
High tides were seen at Tithal beach in Valsad district after the cyclone diverted towards Maharashtra on Tuesday afternoon.
Jun 02, 2020, 6:57 pm IST
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired the second meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review the preparedness of states and Central ministries/agencies to deal with the cyclonic storm Nisarga.
Jun 02, 2020, 7:09 pm IST
Five teams of the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) have been airlifted from Bhatinda to be deployed in Gujarat in view of cyclone Nisarga.
Jun 02, 2020, 7:13 pm IST
Mumbai Police issues prohibitory orders, restricting movement along the beach, coasts, promenade due to the cyclone.
Jun 02, 2020, 7:14 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi speaks to the chief ministers of Maharashtra and Gujarat over the cyclone situation, assures all possible central help: PMO
PM @narendramodi has spoken to CM of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Thackeray, CM of Gujarat Shri @vijayrupanibjp and Administrator of Daman Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli Shri @prafulkpatel regarding the cyclone situation. He assured all possible support and assistance from the Centre.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will address the state at 8 pm today.
Jun 02, 2020, 7:50 pm IST
An order under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was being issued, the police said.
Jun 02, 2020, 7:50 pm IST
"With this order Mumbai police has prohibited any presence or movement of one or more persons in public places along the beaches, promenades, parks and other such places near the coastline where people may gather," it said.
Jun 02, 2020, 7:51 pm IST
Those violating the order can face action under IPC section 188 (defying an order lawfully promulgated by a public servant), it added.
Jun 02, 2020, 8:02 pm IST
Mumbai receives rainfall as Nisarga approaches western coast of India. Cyclone is likely to make landfall near Alibaug tomorrow.
Jun 02, 2020, 8:08 pm IST
Cyclone Nisarga at our doorstep, says Uddhav Thackeray.
Jun 02, 2020, 8:09 pm IST
The Army and the Navy have been kept on standby. NDRF teams have been deployed. Home Minister Amit Shah held a review meeting with us. He has assured us that the Centre is with us," he says.
Jun 02, 2020, 8:09 pm IST
"Prime Minister Modi called us too and has assured full support of the Centre," says Thackeray.
Jun 02, 2020, 8:21 pm IST
Thackeray has said that power supply in some places in the state may have to be cut in case there is heavy rain and if it leads to flooding.
Jun 02, 2020, 8:27 pm IST
Indian aviation regulator DGCA issued a circular to airlines and pilots on Tuesday, reiterating its guidelines on adverse weather operations as Cyclone Nisarga approaches the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Jun 02, 2020, 9:25 pm IST
The NDMA has an important reminder for the people: "Don't panic."
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. IndiGo will only operate three flights from Mumbai on June 3:
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Jun 02, 2020, 10:05 pm IST
We need to evacuate around 21,000 people who live along the coastline. We've made arrangements for hand washing, sanitisers, masks & social distancing will be maintained at the evacuation shelters: Kailash Shinde, Palghar Dist Collector, Maharashtra
Jun 02, 2020, 10:43 pm IST
Cyclonic storm Nisarga over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has moved north-northeastwards with a speed of 13 kmph in the past 6 hours, and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today over eastcentral Arabian Sea near latitude 16.3°N and longitude 71.3°E, about 280 km west-northwest of Panjim (Goa), 350 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra), 300 km south-southwest of Alibagh (Maharashtra) and 560 km south-southwest of Surat (Gujarat).
Jun 02, 2020, 10:43 pm IST
It is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. It is very likely to move north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibagh (Raigad District, Maharashtra) during the afternoon of June 3 as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.
Jun 02, 2020, 11:20 pm IST
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