Cyclone Shakhti: Heavy Rains Return to the State; IMD Issues Warning for These Districts

In Brief

• Heavy rain to pour again in the state

• Cyclone 'Shakhti' warning

• Heavy rain with strong winds

(Cyclone Shakhti) Heavy rain showers have been pouring in the state for the past few days. Flood situations have arisen in many villages, disrupting daily life and causing immense damage to farmers' crops.

It has been stated that the monsoon will bid farewell to the state from October 8, and at the same time, a warning has been issued that another crisis is approaching Maharashtra. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for Cyclone 'Shakti' from October 4 to 7. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the Konkan coast, including Mumbai, due to Cyclone 'Shakti'.

Farmers in the state are already troubled by heavy rains, and now there is a possibility of a new crisis. A warning has been issued for the coastal districts of Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, and Sindhudurg. Additionally, a warning of heavy rain has been issued once again for Marathwada and eastern Vidarbha.

Instructions have been given for the aid teams in all districts to be ready to assist, and a warning has been issued for citizens, tourists, and fishermen going to the seaside to remain alert. Heavy rain with stormy winds is forecasted in many districts.