According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm Nisarga over East Central Arabian Sea is currently around 460 km away from Surat and it will turn into a 'severe cyclonic storm'. As many as 13 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and six teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed at different locations, the state government said in a release. Maharashtra, Gujarat brace for cyclone Nisarga, Subscribe to Morning Filter & Evening Wrap newsletter, Railways to introduce 200 more trains during festive season, says Board Chairman, “Govt. Following the meeting, Mr. Rupani said 10 teams of the NDRF have already taken position in five districts of south Gujarat and Bhavnagar and Amreli districts of Saurashtra to deal with any situation arising out of the cyclone. Special Arrangement.

Copyright © 2020 The Telegraph. We expect the cyclonic storm to hit the southern Gujarat coast near Daman on June 3 evening with a wind speed of 90 to 100 km per hour. Ahead of the storm, the weather of Bhavnagar suddenly changed on Monday as strong winds coupled with rain lashed the city in the morning. NDRF has deployed nine teams in Maharashtra, three are in Mumbai, two in Palghar and one each in Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. “It will bring heavy rainfall in the south Gujarat region on June 3 and 4. IMD had initially issued orange alert (heavy to very heavy rain at a few places) for Mumbai and Thane. Sudden thunderstorm uprooted trees as well as solar panels at some places in the district, said officials. It will cross North Maharashtra and the adjoining South Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibaug of Maharashtra during Wednesday afternoon, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph, the IMD said in a release. The four districts will see heavy rain on Tuesday as well. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel teams have been recceing the Khambhat coast of Gujarat on June 03. Initially, IMD had given an orange alert (heavy to very heavy rain) for the same day. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. It has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad for Wednesday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a depression formed in the east central Arabian sea is likely to become a deep depression over the next 12 hours and further intensify into a cyclonic formation and move over Maharashtra and Gujarat on June 3. “District collectors have been asked to shift people from low-lying areas to safer places. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. These five districts of south Gujarat are Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad and Dang. Cyclone Nisarga: Thousands evacuated in Gujarat, Boats are anchored at a dock due to a red alert for cyclone Nisarga, in Ratnagiri district, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. R&AW chief meets Nepal Prime Minister Oli, Bank credit up 5.66 pc, deposits rise 10.55 pc: RBI, Pak committed 3K ceasefire violations this year, India's 1st Online Instant Personal Loan Marketplace, Cabinet approves Rs 3,737 crore bonus for 30 lakh central government employees, ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund Direct-Growth, Raghuram Rajan cautions against import substitution, Budget will not be a constraint on the rollout of Covid-19 vaccine: Expenditure Secretary TV Somanathan, Balrampur Chini Mills | BUY | Target price: Rs 183, Aditya Puri reveals why he sold HDFC Bank shares before retirement, Trump ban on visas cost the US economy $100 billion: Study, US proposes not to issue business visa for H-1B speciality occupations, Gamer, student or creator, this is a must buy for all, Potential owners of Jet Airways are looking at a 90% plus stake, offer remnants to lenders, Sebi slaps Rs 15 crore fine on some Kirloskar Promoters, officials, What is making your medicines safe to consume, Flipkart, Amazon race to bag stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.