Mumbai’s first cyclone in 72 years ‘Nisarga’ starts landfall process
First Published: 3rd June, 2020 17:16 IST
The severe cyclonic storm ‘Nisarga’ made landfall near Alibaug on the north coast of Maharashtra, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday adding the landfall process will be completed
The severe cyclonic storm ‘Nisarga’ made landfall near Alibaug on the north coast of Maharashtra, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday adding the landfall process will be completed during the next three hours.
‘Nisarga’, the first cyclone to hit Mumbai in 72 years, has started landfall with wind speeds of up to 120 km per hour.
“The centre of the severe cyclone Nisarga is very close to Maharashtra coast. Landfall process started and it will be completed during next three hours. The northeast sector of the eye of severe Cyclonic storm Nisarga is entering into land,” the IMD said.
The Met department has warned of storm surges inundating low-lying areas of Maharashtra.
Units of NDRF and Indian Navy have been deployed at various locations around Mumbai and places along Maharashtra and Gujarat.
NDRF Commandant Anupam Srivastava said that 20 teams have been deployed across the state, which includes five teams that were airlifted from Visakhapatnam, to assist in the evacuation operations.
The civic body has also directed the contractors of the respective healthcare facilities to again review the safety and stability of the structures set up by them.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) earlier in the morning shifted the inmates of the Byculla Zoo including tiger, leopard, hyena, various reptiles and others, into their holding areas at the zoo.
BMC has put out a list of dos and don’ts for citizens, urging them to stay away from windows, check for gas leaks and keep mobile phones charged.
Nisarga comes less than two weeks after cyclone Amphan hit country’s east coast affecting West Bengal and Odisha leading to deaths and loss of property.
(ANI)
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live 26/11 Attack: Assam CM Himanta Bsiwas Sarma Recalls the Night of Horror When He Was Booked at The Taj And How He Was Saved
11th April 2025
Live Assam CM Sarma Lauds Scrapping of Bangladesh Transhipment, Calls It a Big Boost for NE Security
11th April 2025
Live “Seeing Tahawwur Rana Back on Indian soil Renewed Confidence”: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
11th April 2025
Live #HSLCResults2025 | Third Position Holder Anirban Borgohain’s First Reaction.
11th April 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Assam CM Sarma Lauds Scrapping of Bangladesh Transhipment, Calls It a Big Boost for NE Security
He also described the decision as a reflection of the government’s commitment to protect the country’s “strategic and economic priorities”.
11th April 2025
Inside ‘Operation Rana’ – A High-Stakes, Top-Secret Extradition Mission
To ensure Rana's safety--and prevent any self-harm--one NIA official reportedly held his hand throughout the journey
11th April 2025
Who is Tahawwur Rana, Key Accused in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks, Extradited from the US Today?
Tahawwur Rana's extradition was confirmed in February this year when US President Donald Trump announced he would be handed over to India.
10th April 2025
NIA arrests 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana on arrival at Delhi airport
NIA had secured Tahawwur Rana's extradition following years of sustained and concerted efforts
10th April 2025
Will ensure judicial integrity: NDBA’s statement before Tahawwur Rana’s trial
Tahawwur Rana is being brought to India for trial after the US Supreme Court rejected his plea to stay his extradition, exhausting all judicial options.
10th April 2025