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Cyclone Nisarga to hit Mumbai coast after 129 years, NDRF takes over

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: June 03, 2020 9:45 AM

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Today, 129 years later, the 'Nature' cyclone will hit the coast of Maharashtra and during this time the wind speed is estimated to be 100-110 kmph, which can go up to 120 kmph. (Photo source - Twitter)
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The National Disaster Response Force i.e. NDRF has taken the front to deal with the nature cyclone. (Photo source - ANI)
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Meanwhile, heavy rains and storms are also expected in Mumbai and other coastal areas of the state. The Ministry of Home Affairs gave this information. (Photo source - Twitter)
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Coastal districts like Mumbai, Thane, Raigarh and Palghar in Maharashtra may be affected by the storm. (Photo source - ANI)
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Apart from Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat, Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are also expected to be affected by the storm. (Photo source - ANI)
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Even before the onset of cyclone 'Nisarg' in Alibag, located in Raigad district of Maharashtra, it started raining in Mumbai and surrounding areas from Tuesday evening which intensified till nightfall. (Photo source - Twitter)
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KS Hosalikar, Deputy Director General (Meteorology), Mumbai, Indian Meteorological Department, tweeted, 'Weather update at 10.30 pm on June 2. It has been raining in and around Mumbai since evening. It's faster now. '(Photo source - ANI)
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The meteorological department has forecast moderate rains in most parts of the metropolis in the next 24 hours while heavy to very heavy rains are likely in remote areas. (Photo source - ANI)
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