Amidst the effects of COVID-19, where the world is trying to come out of the effects of the coronavirus. Mumbai, heart of the country is witnessing the dim view. Now it’s the cyclonic depression. According to the weather report, the low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea is going to intensify and lead to severe cyclone.
Meteorological Department said the cyclone will be crossing south Gujarat and north Maharashtra on 3rd June. The impact of this cyclone will also have its impact on Mumbai when it crosses Maharashtra.
The cyclone which is of around 700km is believed to have a speed of 105-117 km as it crosses the coast in the evening.
The cyclone warning department reported, ” the storm is likely to move northwards initially till June 2 morning and then bend north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during the evening/night of June 3.“
Mumbai and some nearby areas experienced the light rains giving rise to residents from the hot and humid weather. In the meantime, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in his press conference has requested fishermen to avoid staking into the sea.