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.
According to IMD, the cyclonic storm is likely to enter Khandwa, Khargone and Burhanpur districts in the state between 7 am and 11 am on Thursday.
The weather condition is likely to affect Indore and Ujjain divisions for the next two to three days. Additionally, some places may witness thunderstorms with heavy rains and lightning during this period. Strong winds ranging from 50 to 60 kmph are expected in some areas in the western part of the state.
Authorities in Indore and Ujjaindivisions 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, anIMD official said.
The cyclonic storm is likely to enter Khandwa, Khargone and Burhanpur districts in the state between 7 am and11 am on Thursday, the official said. (PTI)
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.
"Due to the cyclone, electric poles at various locations were uprooted and power supply was interrupted. Though it is difficult to ascertain the extent of damage caused because of this cyclone, we are working on war footing basis to restore the supply," the MSEDCL said in a statement.
Cyclone Nisarga, which slammed the Maharashtra coast with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, caused minimal damage to life and property and the "worst is over", the NDRF chief said on Wednesday evening.
"Whatever damage has happened has been generally limited to Raigad district and its talukas," he said, adding the "worst is over"."We have an unconfirmed report of one death in Raigad district due to the cyclone but that has to be confirmed by the state authorities."Overall, the worst has passed and the cyclone situation was well-negotiated because of timely preparations and coordination between central and state authorities," the NDRF chief said.
Three people died and as many were injured in cyclone-related incidents as 'Nisarga' made landfall near Mumbai, uprooting trees in nearby districts. (PTI)
I have also been speaking to Collector Raigad, Nidhi Choudhary ji. 5 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on their way to Srivardhan. All major roads have been cleared of tree falls. An estimation of damage to homes, electricity lines & crops has begun. Electricity lines will be restored soon
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. (ANI)
India Meteorological Department: 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.
6 flights diverted and 1 cancelled due to weather conditions at Pune Airport, Maharashtra today: Airport Director (ANI)
Manjabai Anant Navale (65), a resident of Vahagaonvillage in Khed tehsil, died as a wall of her house collapsedand tin sheets on the roof were blown away in the wind.
"Three other members of Navale family also sustainedinjuries. They have been shifted to a hospital in Chakan,"said a senior district official. (PTI)
Luckily, the cyclonic storm passed without any majorincident and casualties, said state relief commissionerHarshad Patel."No untoward incident or human injury has beenreported so far due to the cyclone. While the wind speed wasnormal in south Gujarat region, both Valsad and Navsarireceived just 2 mm and 7 mm rainfall since morning. Thesituation is under control," he said.
After making landfall at Alibaug inMaharashtra's Raigad district on Wednesday afternoon, cyclonicstorm 'Nisarga' is moving north-east and is likely to impact
Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar districts, which may witness heavyshowers with gusty winds, an IMD official said.
"The north-west part of Pune district will also be affected because of the movement of the storm. Widespreadrains will be witnessed in Pune city and district, while heavyto very heavy showers are likely in ghat areas," the officialsaid. (PTI)
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. (ANI)
The threat posed by cyclonic stormNisargato Mumbai has lessened, but the next few hours will be quite crucial, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat said on Wednesday."Though the threat posed to Mumbai by the cyclone hasreduced, the next few hours will be quite crucial. The cyclone can have influence over an average of 200 km from its eye,"Thorat tweeted.
