The effects of 'Nisarg' hurricane began to show, heavy rains in Goa

New Delhi, June 2, 2020, Tuesday

An alert has been issued in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Daman-Diu-Dadarnagar Haveli when a natural storm is likely to hit Gujarat and Maharashtra by June 3.

State governments have now started evacuating people living near the coast and in low-lying areas. The hurricane is reported to be approaching Mumbai and Palghar. The hurricane is currently 450 km from Mumbai.

Depression over east-central Arabian sea intensified into Deep Depression. To intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and cross Maharashtra coast during 3rd June afternoon.Cyclone Alert for north Maharashtra south Gujarat coasts: IMD pic.twitter.com/Mj3wb8k72t

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The epicenter was reported below the epicenter, however; no tsunami alert was issued. The epicenter was reported below the epicenter, however; no tsunami alert was issued.

Heavy rains and strong winds hit # Goa's capital Panaji. pic.twitter.com/I7h49gMLjD

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The meteorological department says the pressure on the Arabian Sea could turn into a hurricane in the next 24 hours.

In view of the hurricane in Gujarat, 10 NDRF teams have been deployed in five districts of South Gujarat - Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad and Dang and Bhavnagar and Amreli districts of Saurashtra.

The Maharashtra government has alerted Mumbai and surrounding districts.

Mumbai: Fishermen return from the sea as they have been cautioned by the authorities not to venture out at sea, in view of impending adverse weather; Visuals from Mahim Beach. #CycloneNisarga pic.twitter.com/Kw5xR7bSrF

- ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020