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<ul><li>India suffered from two powerful storms — super <keyword id="8409001" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="cyclone-amphan">cyclone Amphan</keyword> and extremely severe <keyword id="9321639" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="cyclone-nisarga">cyclone Nisarga</keyword> — in a span of 15 days. </li><li>And now, Indian Meteorological Department has issued yet another warning of Gati — a low pressure area developing over the Bay of Bengal. </li><li>According to climate scientists, such extreme weather events in the northern Indian Ocean are common now due to climate change. </li></ul>Ramesh Shah<a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/cyclone-amphan-leaves-trail-destruction-bangladesh-india-200521035745307.html"> lost his 13-year-old daughter when his home</a> collapsed over her after super cyclone Amphan hit eastern India and Bangladesh on May 20. Super Cyclone Amphan killed as many as 88 people and left millions homeless. India suffered from two powerful storms — super cyclone Amphan and extremely severe cyclone Nisarga — in a span of 15 days. And now, Indian Meteorological Department has issued <a href="https://twitter.com/CNBCTV18Live/status/1269860360305049600">yet another warning of Gati</a> — a low pressure area developing over the Bay of Bengal. Storm Gati may not cause as much damage as super cyclone Amphan but<a href="https://twitter.com/CNBCTV18Live/status/1269860360305049600"> it will definitely bring heavy rains in Odisha</a>. <div type="image" title="The villagers of Sandeshlhali block in the Sunderbans struggling for relief materials after the villages in the Sunderbans were ravaged in the devastating cyclon" msid="76257042" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The villagers of Sandeshlhali block in the Sunderbans struggling for relief materials after the villages in the Sunderbans were ravaged in the devastating cyclon&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> According to climate scientists, such extreme weather events in the northern Indian Ocean are common now due to climate change. Moreover, they expect the frequency and intensity of such cyclones to increase on both the east and west coast of the Indian subcontinent. “There is emerging evidence for an increase in annual global proportion of Category 4 or 5 tropical cyclones in recent decades (low confidence),<a href="https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/sites/3/2019/12/SROCC_FullReport_FINAL.pdf"> an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report said. </a> A category 4 cyclone (extremely severe cyclone) <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/as-nisarga-makes-landfall-experts-explain-why-arabian-sea-is-witnessing-more-cyclones/story-iV6TYHUzlCti5yljvfUpRL.html">has a wind speed</a> of 209-251 kilometres per hour, whereas a category 5 cyclone (super cyclone) has a wind speed of over 252 kilometers per hour. Warm temperatures<div type="image" title="ADED3E94-8963-486E-9B00-3AE4CB75FB94" msid="76257137" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;People are watching rough waves at coastal battery in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday . The rough waves are due to cyclone Amphan. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>Climate change is one of the primary reasons behind the increase in such cyclonic storms which affects millions of people. This year, both the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea <a href="https://indiaclimatedialogue.net/2020/06/05/cyclones-rise-as-climate-change-heats-up-indian-ocean/">were about 1 degree hotter</a> than usual — giving a conducive environment for cyclonic storms to intensify, according to Jayaraman Srinivasan, scientist at Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science. In other words, super cyclone Amphan and extremely severe cyclone Nisarga emerged after they became powerful due to warm temperatures in the ocean. An increase in ocean temperatures mean more tropical cyclone winds, rainfall, an increase in extreme waves, as well as rising sea levels. While the climate change phenomenon holds true for all the five oceans, the most-affected one remains the Indian Ocean as it has the warmest temperature of all. <div type="image" title="3740C266-EDCB-4995-9801-12224AEF9211" msid="76257114" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A completly collapsed mini bus of Golf Green-Howrah route due to a uprooted tree near Golf Green TV tower. The extremely severe cyclone &amp;#39;Amphan&amp;#39; has left at least 12 people dead and ravaged Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> It is difficult to warn people early as these cyclones intensify very quickly. Moreover, since mangroves are decreasing over the years, these cyclones are capable of causing much greater damage. 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Indian ocean can witness many more super cyclones like Amphan in the coming years — and climate change is to blame

<ul><li>Cyclone Nisarga is expected to hit the Maharashtra coast with high wind speeds between 100 to 110 kmph — and they can go upto 120 kmph. </li><li>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar where the city police has imposed Section 144 of CrPC for the next 24 hours. </li></ul>The Maharashtra government on May 3 issued a list of do’s and don’ts to follow while dealing with cyclone Nisarga, which is expected to make a landfall in the afternoon near Alibaug near Mumbai today. Cyclone Nisarga is expected to hit the Maharashtra coast with high wind speeds between 100 to 110 kmph — and they can go upto 120 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar where the city police <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/cm-defers-reopening-by-2-days-sec-144-imposed-in-city-as-storm-surge-forecast/articleshow/76165159.cms">has imposed Section 144 of CrPC for the next 24 hours. </a> The storm is<a href="https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-nisarga-nears-maharashtra-coast-eye-visible-on-radar-10-points-2239734"> likely to impact Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts of </a>Maharashtra like Raigad and Palghar along with Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Here are the things you should keep in mind when the cyclone hits the coast: Do’s <ul><li>Loose things outside the house should be tied or moved indoors. </li><li>Seal important documents and jewellery in a plastic bag. </li><li>Regularly inspect battery operated as well as reserve power systems. </li><li>Pay attention to the official instructions on television and radio. </li><li>Charge emergency lights, phones, and power banks. </li><li>If you do not live in a mud house/hut, choose a part of the house as an emergency shelter and practice how all members of the house will use the space during the cyclone. </li><li>Keep an emergency kit ready. </li><li>Stay away from windows. Close some windows and keep some windows open so that the pressure is maintained. </li><li>Stay at the center of the room. Stay away from corners as debris often accumulates in corners. </li><li>Hide under strong furniture such as a stool or heavy table or desk, and hold it tight. </li><li>Use your hands to protect your head and neck. </li><li>Avoid large roof spaces such as auditorium and shopping malls. </li><li>If you find an open space and there is enough time, find the right shelter in the nearest pit or pasture. </li><li>Relocate to a predetermined or administration-determined location. </li><li>Disconnect the power supply of all non-emergency equipment and tools. </li><li>Store drinking water in a clean place (jugs, bottles etc). </li><li>Help people trapped or injured. Provide first aid, as needed. </li><li>Check for air leaks, if you smell gas or hear a leaking sound, immediately open the windows and exit the building. If possible, turn off the gas valve and report to the gas company. </li><li>Check for damage to electrical equipment, if you notice sparks, exposed wires, or burning smell of rubber, disconnect the main power supply and call an electrician. </li><li>Help those in need of special help like children, physically challenged, elderly, neighbours. </li><li>Fishermen should keep a radio set with extra batteries handy. </li><li>Fishermen should keep boats/rafts tied up in a safe place. </li></ul>Don’ts <ul><li>Do not spread or believe in rumours. </li><li>Do not attempt to drive or ride any vehicle during the cyclone. </li><li>Stay away from damaged buildings. </li><li>Do not move injured people unless it is absolutely safe to do so. It may cause more harm. </li><li>Do not allow oil and other flammable substances to spill. Clean them immediately. </li><li>Fishermen should not venture out in the sea. </li></ul> SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/cyclone-nisarga-is-all-set-to-cross-maharashtra-and-gujarat-at-a-speed-of-110-kmph-mumbai-on-red-alert/slidelist/76168338.cms">Cyclone Nisarga is all set to cross Maharashtra and Gujarat at a speed of 110 kmph — Mumbai on ‘red’ alert</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cyclone-fani-what-is-a-landfall/articleshow/69149542.cms">Here’s what a cyclone making ‘landfall’ means</a>

Cyclone Nisarga: These are the do’s and don’ts people should follow in Mumbai, Thane, Alibaug, Surat and other affected areas

<ul><li>Cyclone Nisarga made landfall at 12:30 pm near Alibaug in Maharashtra — just 140 kilometers away from Mumbai. </li><li>The severe cyclonic storm has uprooted trees, damaged buildings, disconnected mobile networks and blown away roof toops. </li><li>Nisarga, which is also expected to pummel the coastline of Gujarat, comes a week after Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in West Bengal. </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/cyclone-nisarga-news-and-live-updates/liveblog/76171013.cms">Check Business Insider India for latest information on Cyclone Nisarga. </a> </li></ul>Cyclone Nisarga hit Mumbai and neighbouring areas on June 3 with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph) after tens of thousands of people in its path were evacuated, trains rescheduled, flights cancelled, fishermen ordered out of the seas and rescue workers were put on standby. <div type="twitter" handle="satyaprad1" handlename="ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1251729114911760385/zLQFo_mx_normal.jpg" favoritecount="190" retweetcount="77" status="#CycloneNisargaUpdate DAY 0-3rd June 2020,1400 hrsAs Predicted #CycloneNisarga has fully landed near Alibaug,Ra… https://t.co/wibuyogg5v" createdat="1591173328000" id="1268098966861668352"></div> Nisarga blew in from the Arabian Sea, making landfall at the coastal town Alibaug at around 12:30 pm. Officials expect the cyclone to blow over by 4:00 pm. <div type="twitter" handle="satyaprad1" handlename="ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1251729114911760385/zLQFo_mx_normal.jpg" favoritecount="68" retweetcount="30" status="#CycloneNisargaUpdate DAY 0-3rd June 2020,1400 hrs#CycloneNisarga landed Visuals from Alibaug,Raigad District o… https://t.co/Ja5dfbcLn6" createdat="1591176264000" id="1268111280709283840"></div> Nisarga, which is also expected to pummel the coastline of Gujarat after it’s done with Maharashtra, comes a week after Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in West Bengal and Odisha. According to India Meteorological Department Chief KS Hosalikar Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar were hit with winds of more than 100 kmph. The IMD forecasts that the storm may plummet out winds of up to 120 kmph as it continues. The strong winds were accompanied by heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of the state. Here are some devastating visuals of Cyclone Nisarga: <ul><li>As predicted, cyclone Nisarga caused major damage to thatched houses and unattached metal sheets among other property damage. <div type="image" title="EZlCSHJX0AIz02W" msid="76177275" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Roha, Raigad&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></li><li>Several kutcha houses, trees, electric poles in Alibaug, Roha in Raigad, and Mumbai fell down as they could not withstand the speed of the storm. <div type="image" title="EZlCSGnXQAUxhD6" msid="76177290" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Roha, Raigarh&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></li><li>Cyclone Nisarga even blew away an entire rooftop of a building in Karjat Raigad district of Maharashtra two and half hours after it made landfall. </li></ul><div type="twitter" handle="satyaprad1" handlename="ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1251729114911760385/zLQFo_mx_normal.jpg" favoritecount="37" retweetcount="21" status="#CycloneNisargaUpdate DAY 0-3rd June 2020,1400 hrs#CycloneNisarga landed Visuals few minutes ago from Karjat Ra… https://t.co/HM24CX8Woa" createdat="1591176401000" id="1268111856004202497"></div> <ul><li>In Ghatkopar, Mumbai, Cyclone Nisarga brought strong winds with speeds between 100 to 110 kmph. </li></ul><div type="twitter" handle="BiIndia" handlename="Business Insider India🇮🇳" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1232926719016718336/sfffJHNV_normal.jpg" favoritecount="16" retweetcount="1" status="#CycloneNisarga | Visuals from Ghatkopar, Mumbai.The wind speed is currently 100-110 kmph.Credits: Anchal https://t.co/TUCvROKkOg" createdat="1591173561000" id="1268099944939843584"></div> <ul><li>As many as 40,000 people living near the sea coast in Mumbai were shifted to a safer place. Whereas, about 1,500 citizens in Alibaug in Raigad district were evacuated. <div type="image" title="EZlMm2GWoAA-_sB" msid="76177225" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sindhudurg Dist Maharashtra&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></li><li>It also snapped mobile network services in south Alibaug a few minutes after it landed.</li></ul><div type="twitter" handle="ians_india" handlename="IANS Tweets" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1253350197876396032/xOBFeu-C_normal.jpg" favoritecount="11" retweetcount="1" status="Effect of #Nisarga in #Ratnagiri district of #Maharashtra #CycloneNisarg #CycloneNisargaUpdate #CycloneUpdate… https://t.co/kXoBlBR0ji" createdat="1591171349000" id="1268090665805713409"></div> <ul><li>Over 37 trees have reportedly fallen in Mumbai in the last 24 hours.</li></ul> <div type="image" title="Alibaug Raigad Maharashtra" msid="76177198" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Alibaug,Raigad District of Maharashtra&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <ul><li>A horrifying video posted by the chairman of RPG enterprise Harsh Goenka shows the destruction caused by Cyclone Nisarga. </li></ul><div type="twitter" handle="hvgoenka" handlename="Harsh Goenka" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1100471315016732672/VQXLpkHZ_normal.jpg" favoritecount="397" retweetcount="131" status="#CycloneNisarg https://t.co/9Cx4SBPeap" createdat="1591178138000" id="1268119140830773249"></div> <ul><li>Parts of Vasai Virar region in Mumbai also witnessed a power cut an hour after cyclone NIsarga approached land. No untoward incident has been reported along the southern coast of Gujarat so far. However, local authorities have issued an alert. </li></ul> <div type="image" title="Chinchwad Pune2" msid="76177172" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Cyclone Nisarga causing damage inland even in Chinchwad, Pune Maharashtra &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/nisarga-cyclone-satellite-images-from-google-earth-zoom-earth-and-others/slidelist/76172519.cms">Scary images of Nisarga cyclone from outer space</a>

Devastating pictures show how Cyclone Nisarga wreaked havoc in Alibaug, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra

Pune, Jun 5 () Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday visited the villages in Pune district that were affected by cyclone 'Nisarga', and took stock of the damage caused by it. Pawar visited villages in Maval, Khed, Junnar tehsils along with Pune District Collector Naval Kishore Ram and directed the district administration to expedite the process of assessing the losses. The cyclone had made landfall near Alibaug in coastal Raigad district on Wednesday afternoon. It caused destruction in Raigad and Palghar districts. Gusty winds and heavy rains, triggered by the cyclone, also lashed parts of Pune district and claimed two lives. Pawar, who is Pune guardian minister, handed over a relief cheque to the kin of Manjabai Navale and her son Narayan, who died after a wall of their house in Khed tehsil collapsed during the storm caused by the cyclone on Wednesday. The NCP leader said that the state government has sought help from the Centre and a central team will soon visit to take the stock of the situation. SPK NP NP

Maha Dy CM visits villages in Pune affected by cyclone

(Updating with latest weather report) Mumbai, Jun 3 () Severe cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' hit Maharashtra coast near Alibaug in Raigad district with a wind speed upto 120 kmph, but weakened into a cyclonic storm in the evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. IMD's regional centre in Mumbai said the "severe cyclonic storm" crossed Maharashtra close to south of Alibaug with a maximum sustained speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. "The system weakened into a cyclonic storm and lay centered at 16.30 hrs near lat 19.0 deg N and Long 73.7 deg E (Pune District) over interior Maharashtra about 100 km east north east of Alibaug, 90 km east of Mumbai (Colaba) and 50 km north northwest of Pune," it said in the statement. Earlier in the evening, an IMD official had said that the cyclone was moving north-east and was likely to affect Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar in north Maharashtra apart from north-west part of Pune district. The coastal district of Ratnagiri reported 38 mm rainfall since 8.30 am on Wednesday, the IMD bulletin said. Colaba and Santacruz weather stations in Mumbai reported 46 mm and 22 mm rainfall during the same period, the statement said. Colaba and Santacruz stations reported maximum wind speeds of 50 kmph and 58 kmph, respectively, the IMD said. The department has predicted that it is very likely that Palghar will receive "heavy rain" (64.5-115.5 mm) at isolated places on Thursday. It was also "very likely" that Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, which also came under the influence of the cyclone as did Palghar, will receive "light to moderate rains" (2.5 mm to 64.4 mm) on Thursday. Nashik, predicted to be hit by the cyclone, is very likely to receive "heavy rain at isolated places" on Thursday, while Pune may see "light to moderate rain", the IMD said. "Gale wind, speed reaching 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, is prevailing over eastcentral Arabian sea and off north Maharashtra coast (Raigad, Mumbai and adjoining Thane), 60-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph along and off Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar and remaining areas of Thane," the statement said. The IMD also advised fishermen to not venture into the eastcentral and northeast Arabian sea and along and off Karnataka-Goa-Maharashtra-south Gujarat coast during the next 12 hours. ENM KRK KRK

'Nisarga' weakened into cyclonic storm, moved towards Pune:IMD

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Mumbai looked set to escape the fury of Cyclone Nisarga which made a thumping wet landfall at Shriwardhan-Dive Agar in Maharashtra's Raigad on Wedesday afternoon, officials indicated. As per the latest India Meteorological Department bulletin, the cyclone which was expected to move towards Mumbai-Thane-Palghar, has apparently veered off to the east and moving towards Pune. "Nisarga lay centred over coastal Maharashtra, close to east-southeast of Alibaug, 75 kms south-east of Mumbai (Colaba) and 65 kms west of Pune. Current intensity (near center) 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph," said the IMD. From the changed direction, the cyclone is likely to head towards Nashik, Jalgaon and then onto Madhya Pradesh, officials said, even as Nisarga seemed to have missed the state capital by a whisker. "The eye of the storm is around 60 km away, it has hit Raigad district at a speed of over 100 kmph. Now, it is proceedings towards Uran," said Ratnagiri Collector Nidhi Choudhari soon after the landfall. However, barring three persons sustaining minor injuries when a tin roof blew off in Santacruz, there are no reports of any casualties so far. The collateral damage include scores of uprooted trees, several vehicles getting crushed in Mumbai and other parts of the Konkan, electric or power poles getting knocked down or roofs blowing away as people remained crouched indoors. Several hours before the landfall, Nisarga had already announced its impending arrival with heavy rains or showers in the entire coastal region - Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg - accompanied by strong gales of upto 60-70 km per hour speed since Wednesday morning. As a precautionary measure, over 13,000 people were evacuated in Raigad, some 2,000 in Mumbai and some more in Ratnagiri, Thane and Palghar, mostly from low-lying or risk-prone areas, and those living in 'kuchha' structures. Big and small trees were uprooted and crashed in south Mumbai's Colaba and Churchgate crushing at least two vehicles, while heavy waves lashed the jetties at Gateway of India, Bhaucha Dhakka, and popular beaches at Girgaum Chowpatty, Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Madh, Marve, Gorai on the city's west coast. At least 10 crew members stranded aboard a merchant ship - which was tossed in the waves and ran aground near Mirkawada fishing village in Ratnagiri - were safely rescued by local fishermen and Indian Coast Guard. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, along with other ministers and officials, continuously monitored the unfolding cyclonic situation while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar called up all coastal District Collectors and sought ground reports from them. Rescue teams of NDRF and SDRF, besides army, navy, air force, coast guard, police, fire brigade, along with expert divers were on standby at various points in Mumbai to handle any flood like situation. Maharashtra Fishermen's Association President Damodar Tandel said that many fishing villages on the entire coastal belt have suffered huge damages due to the storm. "As per the latest information, most of our fishing boats were moored safely since the past couple of days, but the real damage will be known only after the stormy weather recedes. There are no reports of any casualties or missing fisherfolk," Tandel told IANS. The IMD has already declared a Red Alert for Raigad, Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar - which is the expected path of Cyclone Nisarga on its land odyssey. Due to overnight rains, several low-lying and coastal areas of Mumbai and Thane, besides other districts experience inundation, but there were no disruptions as most people kept off roads in their homes. Following a runway excursion by a FedEx cargo aircraft on the Mumbai International Airport Ltd.'s secondary runway, and owing to inclement weather conditions, the airport suspended all flight from 2.30-6 p.m. Several long-distance trains on the Central Railway and Western Railway had been rescheduled to avoid the cyclone. With strict police deployment in the city and its beaches, most Mumbaikars had chosen to remain indoors, catching the real-life cyclone drama on their television sets. --IANS qn/vd

Mumbai may escape Cyclone Nisarga's fury by a whisker

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) One person was killed in Maharashtra's Raigad district and at least 7 others injured in Mumbai as Cyclone Nisarga wreaked havoc after a thumping wet landfall at Shriwardhan-Dive Agar in Raigad on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Raigad Collector Nidhi Choudhari said one man was killed in Umte village when he was hit by an electric pole uprooted by the force of the gales lashing the region. As per the latest India Meteorological Department bulletin, the cyclone which was expected to move towards Mumbai-Thane-Palghar, has apparently veered off to the east and moving towards Pune. "Nisarga lay centred over coastal Maharashtra, close to east-southeast of Alibaug, 75 kms south-east of Mumbai (Colaba) and 65 kms west of Pune. Current intensity (near centre) 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph," said the IMD. From the changed direction, the cyclone is likely to head towards Nashik, Jalgaon and then onto Madhya Pradesh, officials said, even as Nisarga seemed to have missed Mumbai by a whisker. However, Raigad and Mumbai suffered collateral damage as the cyclone whirled past at speeds of over 100 kmph. In Mumbai, three persons sustained minor injuries when some construction stones fell on the tin roof of their slum in Santacruz, and four others were injured when pieces of a roof crashed on them in Walkeshwar. There were around 196 incidents of trees or branch crashes and at least two taxis getting crushed under them, 9 incidents of minor house or wall crashes and and 29 incidents of short-circuits all over the city, but no fatalities, said the Disaster Control of BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The BMC shifted around 18,890 people from risk-prone coastal areas to 35 temporary shelters, while Raigad authorities had moved around 13,000 to safety from the Nisarga fury, with similar action taken in Thane and Palghar for over 200 persons. Raigad also witnessed scores of uprooted trees, including coconut and palm plantations, a large number of electric poles or power lines getting knocked down and scores of roofs blowing away from homes as people remained crouched indoors. Several hours before Nisarga's landfall, heavy rains or showers soaked the entire coastal region - Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg - accompanied by strong gales of upto 60-70 kmph since Tuesday evening, which intensified by Wednesday morning. Mumbai recorded upto 7 cms average rainfall. By evening, the restricted traffic movements in Mumbai had normalised though the Bandra Worli Sea Link and other coastal roads remained deserted in view of the heavy waves in the Arabian Sea, At least 10 crew members stranded aboard a merchant ship - which was tossed in the waves and ran aground near Mirkawada fishing village in Ratnagiri - were safely rescued by local fishermen and Indian Coast Guard. Following a runway excursion by a FedEx cargo aircraft on the Mumbai International Airport Ltd.'s secondary runway, and owing to inclement weather conditions, the airport suspended all flights from 2.30 p.m. but they were resumed at 6 p.m. Several long-distance trains on the Central Railway and Western Railway had been rescheduled to avoid the cyclone. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, along with other ministers and officials, continuously monitored the unfolding cyclonic situation while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was in constant touch with all coastal District Collectors and sought ground reports from them. Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat said that though Mumbai has been spared of the cyclonic wrath, the danger is not yet over as it continues to move in a north-eastern direction. "We are currently getting details with 'panchnama' of all the damage that has taken place in the affected regions. People must still remain vigilant as rains and strong winds will continue for at least another day," Thorat said. Rescue teams of the NDRF and the SDRF, besides army, navy, air force, coast guard, police, fire brigade, along with expert divers continue to remain on standby at various points in Mumbai to handle any flood like situation. Maharashtra Fishermen's Association President Damodar Tandel said that many fishing villages on the entire coastal belt have suffered huge damages due to the storm. "As per the latest information, most of our fishing boats were moored safely since the past couple of days, but the real damage will be known only after the stormy weather recedes. There are no reports of any casualties or missing fisherfolk," Tandel told IANS. Due to overnight rains, several low-lying and coastal areas of Mumbai and Thane, besides other districts experienced inundation, but there were no disruptions as most people kept off roads and stayed put in their homes. --IANS qn/vd

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Cyclone Nisarga: These are the do’s and don’ts people should follow in Mumbai, Thane, Alibaug, Surat and other affected areas

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Devastating pictures show how Cyclone Nisarga wreaked havoc in Alibaug, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra

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Maha Dy CM visits villages in Pune affected by cyclone

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'Nisarga' weakened into cyclonic storm, moved towards Pune:IMD

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Mumbai may escape Cyclone Nisarga's fury by a whisker

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1 killed in Maha as Cyclone Nisarga whirls past Mumbai (Roundup)

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