Cyclone Nisarga

Thackeray made the announcement while on a visit to Alibaug taluka of Raigad district, around 110 km from Mumbai, to take stock of the situation.

Cyclone Nisarga: Restoration work begins in Maharashtra's Raigad district

Several kutcha houses, temporary shades were destroyed, trees and electrical poles were uprooted and roofs of some structures were blown away by Cyclone Nisarga.

Cyclone Nisarga turns into depression over Vidarbha, to weaken further

On June 3, Cyclone Nisarga made landfall near Alibaug, about 110 km from Mumbai, sparing India's financial centre which is already reeling under the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyclone Nisarga weakens further, now a 'deep depression'

Although Cyclone Nisarga made landfall just 95 kilometres from Mumbai, the metropolitan city largely escaped its wrath.

Cyclone Nisarga: Mumbai may witness its first cyclone in recorded history

The financial capital has never been hit by a cyclone in the month of June in documented history. Cyclone Phyan in 2009 was the nearest a cyclone has gotten to Mumbai, but ultimately it never made landfall in the city.

In Pics | Five million people internally displaced in India due to natural disasters

A global report on internal displacement has compiled the extent of damage caused and the number of people affected.

Cyclone impact: Insurers will see rise in aviation claims, but reinsurance will offer cover

While there is a fear that premium refund would mean that insurers are exposed to higher risks, the reinsurance cover would come handy.

Cyclone Nisarga | Items checklist to keep at home in case of emergency

Based on lessons learnt from cyclone Amphan, these are a few items that should be at home in case cyclone Nisarga hits Mumbai.

Mumbai escapes brunt of cyclone that barrels into India's west coast

"It landed a little (further) south than what we predicted. But Mumbai may experience bad weather until tomorrow," Madhavan Rajeevan, secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, told Reuters on Wednesday.

Cyclone Nisarga | Mumbai international airport shut till 7 pm in view of strong crosswinds

In view of the strong crosswinds being experienced due to Cyclone Nisarga, the authorities at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport decided to suspend all arrivals and departures for four and a half hours

Did climate change cause Cyclone Nisarga? Here is what experts say

Some climate experts suggest that the Arabian Sea may become the new cradle for cyclone formations as the sea surface temperature is gradually rising.

Cyclone Nisarga | 1,500 people shifted to sturdy shelter in Alibaug: CMO

Cyclone 'Nisarga' made landfall as a severe cyclonic storm around 12:30 pm near Alibaug, 95 km from Mumbai.

Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall along Maharashtra coast: Here’s what 'making landfall' means

Simply put, the movement of a cyclone from water to land is referred to as cyclone landfall.

Cyclone Nisarga tracker | Trains rescheduled, thousands evacuated as first cyclone in 129 years nears Mumbai's coast

After making landfall at Alibaug in Raigad district, the severe cyclonic storm is now headed toward Mumbai and Thane districts.

Cyclone Nisarga moving along predicted path: NDRF DG

The Director General (DG) of the federal contingency force said a total of 43 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are deployed in the two states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Cyclone Nisarga tracker: Where is Cyclone Nisarga right now?

The Indian Meteorological Department announced at 1200 hours, that the current position of Cyclone Nisarga -- which is supposed to make landfall in the next one hour – is near Latitude 18.1 degree North and Longitude 72.8 degree East.

Mumbai airport braces for Cyclone Nisarga: Flights cancelled, aircraft flown out and parked

Nearly 80 aircraft are parked at the airport.

Cyclone Nisarga | 17 things to do before, during and after a storm hits

The severe cyclonic storm is expected to make a landfall at Alibaug in Raigad district at around 12 pm.

Cyclone Nisarga | BMC wants car owners to keep a hammer with them - here’s why

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also issued an advisory for Mumbaikars to follow during Cyclone Nisarga.

Cyclone Nisarga | Mumbai on edge; trains rescheduled

India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai's deputy director general of meteorology K S Hosalikar said the cyclone will cross close to south of Alibaug as severe cyclonic storm 100-110 kmph gusting at 120 kmph.

Cyclone Nisarga Highlights | Indore, Ujjain on alert as cyclonic storm moves towards Madhya Pradesh

Parts of Madhya Pradesh may witness thunderstorms with heavy rains and lightning on June 3.

Grim weather from east to west, some districts in south too on rain alert

The home ministry said cyclone 'Nisarga' will make landfall along the Maharashtra coast on Wednesday with high wind speed ranging up to 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.

As Cyclone Nisarga approaches, Mumbai Police imposes Section 144 to restrict movement

Section 144 will be imposed in all areas under the control of the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai, from 00.01 hours on June 3 to 12.00 hours on June 4, unless it is officially withdrawn earlier.

Cyclone Nisarga: Here is how the storm was named and what it means

In India, the IMD names the cyclones that develop over the North Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Nisarga: DoT holds meeting with telcos to assess arrangements

"All our infrastructure provider (IP) members have taken necessary steps to ensure connectivity 24/7 in the areas which are likely to be affected by the cyclone and all the background arrangements like additional DG sets, battery banks, spare parts, stocking of diesel are taken care of," T R Dua, Director-General, Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA), said in a statement.