Cyclone Tauktae has hit parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, and several television shoots have been affected by it including Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's which is being shot in Silvassa. Actor Karan Kundrra, who recently entered the show as Ranveer, posted a video on Instagram stories depicting the scene from their shoot location, with the crew scurrying inside as rain lashed the state. The team can be seen swiftly getting the cameras and lights safety indoors.
The cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea led to very strong winds blowing in Mumbai on Monday afternoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Cyclone Tauktae has now intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm". It is likely to reach Gujarat coast by Monday evening and cross the state coast between 8pm and 11pm.Police personnel in Mumbai have been asked to stay on high alert and communication as well as flood-related life-saving equipment have been kept ready in view of rains and gusty winds expected on Monday as cyclone Tauktae moves towards the coast of Gujarat, an official said. Meanwhile, a number of celebs took to social media to caution their fans about the cyclone and urged them to stay indoors.