Cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' will affect the coastal districts
of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, more than Gujarat and other neighbouring
states, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. The IMD said that
the depression in the Arabian Sea is slated to intensify into a severe cyclonic
storm 'Nisarga' and cross north Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts between
Harihareshwar in Raigad district and Daman on June 3. IMD Director General
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said: "Monsoon vortex or cyclonic circulation has formed
in the Arabian Sea. As per our predictions, Maharashtra coastal districts like
Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Palghar will be more affected
by it." This depression is currently 690 km away from Mumbai. There could be
inundation in low-lying areas, townships, and city areas. Wind speed could also
cause damage to trees, telephone, and electric poles, he added. (IANS)