"Apart from central Maharashtra, isolated, scattered heavy and very heavy downpour is likely to continue over Gujarat and the ghat areas till August 6. Hence wind speed has increased from 85-95 kmph to 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, the IMD tweeted.Ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone 'Nisarga', the IMD said it was approaching north Maharashtra coast with a speed of 13 kmph during past six hours.
This was way more intense than what Mumbai had to face during the recent cyclone Nisarg.As many as six complaints of walls and houses collapsing in various parts of Mumbai were brought to the attention of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) but no injuries have been reported yet.In addition, 141 complaints of trees being uprooted in different parts of Mumbai came to light on Wednesday. At the same time, three NDRF teams have been deployed in the city of Mumbai and another two are enroute.According to the BMC, Mumbai recorded above 20 cm of rain up until 6 pm on Wednesday. We believe strongly that we can and must do things differently. "It will gradually increase becoming 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph in the afternoon during landfall time," said IMD.The eye of the cyclone Nisarga - an area of calm weather in the center of the storm - is about 65 km as observed through radar, said the IMD.The cyclonic storm will make landfall near Alibaug, about 100 km from Mumbai, triggering heavy rainfall and wind with speed up to 110 kilometre per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.The cyclonic storm will make landfall near Alibaug, about 100 km from Mumbai, triggering heavy rainfall and wind with speed up to 110 kilometre per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.Eye diameter is about 65 km as observed through radar thus, the diameter has decreased during past one hour indicating intensification of system. -
FP Staff "We cannot tell about the exact number of evacuations but around 3000 people have been evacuated in Daman and few operations are still going on," said AK Pathak, Deputy Commandant, National Disaster Response Force. The IMD's latest path forecast for Cyclone Nisarga shows the 'eye', or the centre, of the cyclone making landfall near Alibaug, a coastal Maharashtra town located just to the south of Mumbai, beween 2 pm and 3 pm on Wednesday. Cyclone Nisarga is likely to make landfall in Maharashtra in the next hour and the process will be completed during the next three hours, said IMD. Mumbai is already experiencing heavy rains, strong winds and heavy tides. Colaba sees highest rainfall in 46 years, wind speed higher than during cyclone. -
Heavy rainfalls likely over Coastal Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat in next few hours, said Vardhan. It has also restricted people from coming to places like beaches, parks, and promenades along the coastline.Thousands of people have been evacuated from the coasts of Maharashtra and Gujarat as the two states brace for Cyclone Nisarga. Selected comments may also be used in the ‘Letters’ section of the Down To Earth print edition.Down To Earth is a product of our commitment to make changes in the way we manage our environment, protect health and secure livelihoods and economic security for all.
20:22 (IST) Vistara put out an advisory saying, flights to/from Mumbai and Goa are likely to be impacted.
"No untoward incident or human injury has been reported so far due to the cyclone.
"In light of #CycloneNisarga, no vehicular movement is permitted on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link," the Mumbai Police tweeted.No flights will take-off or land from Mumbai on Wednesday till 7 pm in view of Cyclone Nisarga, ANI quoted authorities of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as saying.According to IMD, the landfall process of cyclone Nisarga will be completed in the next hour. All rights reservedcopyright © times internet limited. Our aim is to bring you news, perspectives and knowledge to prepare you to change the world. Currently cyclone Nisarga is making landfall in south of Alibaug with strong wind speeds between 120-140 kmph, reported The Indian Coast Guard Region (West) has mobilised eight Disaster Relief Teams for Maharashtra to respond to any requirement of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief arising due to impending landfall of cyclone Nisarga. Eight units of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and five 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) and three teams in Andheri (K/West), tweeted BMC on Wednesday.
In the 17th and 19th Century, the western Indian city was hit by deadly storms and cyclones. All rights reserved According to reports, Mumbai's Colaba area witnessed 293.8 mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours which is the highest Colaba has recorded in the month of August in the last 46 years. It is very likely to move north-northeastward and cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast.It will make landfall as a 'severe cyclonic storm' with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kilometres per hour.In a video message, NDRF Director General (DG) SN Pradhan said, "Gujarat and Maharashtra have 11 and 10 teams respectively and they are being deployed in the coastal districts facing the Arabian Sea".On Gujarat's request, five more teams are being airlifted to the state from Punjab, he said. Parts of Mumbai, Thane face power cuts, internet issues. Extremely heavy rainfall is also likely to continue over Mumbai tonight and reduce from tomorrow 6th August. People in Dombivli are facing periodic power cuts even as the city and adjoining areas were skirted by the cyclonic storm which made landfall in Alibaug.