Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12pm on 04 Oct 2025,Saturday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Shakhti has intensified into a ‘severe’ storm over the Arabian Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. The cyclone is moving west-southwest at around 15 kmph and is expected to weaken from Monday. IMD warned of thunderstorms and lightning in Mumbai, Pune, and nearby areas, with rough sea conditions and wind speeds up to 100 kmph near Gujarat and Maharashtra coasts. Fishermen have been advised not to enter the sea until Tuesday. However, officials said there is no direct threat to India’s west coast. Light rainfall may continue in Mumbai and Thane till October 8. (PC: X)
