<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

Owing to the threats created by the raging <keyword id="11237626" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="cyclone-tauktae">Cyclone Tauktae</keyword>, the <keyword id="3935736" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-international-airport">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport</keyword> in <keyword id="6358070" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="mumbai">Mumbai</keyword> has shut all <keyword id="6363823" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="operations">operations</keyword> for 3 hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday. This resulted in at least 3 in-bound flights of private airlines getting diverted to less turbulent locations. A SpiceJet service was diverted to Surat, an IndiGo flight has returned to Lucknow while another IndiGo service was diverted to Hyderabad. An official spokesperson said that the <keyword id="6984665" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="csmia">CSMIA</keyword> closure move was necessitated in view of the alerts over the <keyword id="6386783" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="CYCLONE">Cyclone</keyword> Tauktae - currently passing by Mumbai with windspeeds of 75-85 kmph - as the storm hurtles to south Gujarat. Cyclone Tauktae hit Mumbai with full fury around after midnight of Monday (May 17) bringing with it heavy rains, thunder, lightning and powerful gales, wreaking havoc on normal life in the entire coastal region and the country's commercial capital. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/after-ditching-bitcoin-elon-musk-is-now-working-on-making-dogecoin-efficient/articleshow/82628521.cms">After ditching Bitcoin, Elon Musk is now working on making Dogecoin efficient</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/four-reasons-why-cryptocurrency-ethereum-has-been-on-a-bull-run/articleshow/82606761.cms">Four reasons why cryptocurrency Ethereum has been on a bull run</a>

Mumbai Airport shuts operations from 11am to 2pm on Monday due to high alert on Cyclone Tauktae

Pune, Jun 3 () Several low-lying areas in Maharashtra's Pune remained inundated due to rains brought in by cyclone 'Nisarga' since Tuesday night, officials said on Wednesday. Incidents of trees falling due to gusty winds have also been reported at some places in the city. The cyclone made landfall in coastal Raigad district, several kilometres away from here, on Wednesday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in ghat areas in and around Pune district with squally and gutsy winds. Parts of Maval and Mulshi tehsils are likely to be affected due to the cyclonic condition, it said. A senior official from district disaster management cell said that sporadic incidents like trees felling and damage to houses and power disruptions were reported from some places. "Teams of district disaster management cell, revenue, police have been stationed in the areas where the effect of cyclone is likely to be expected in these tehsils," he said. In Pune, heavy rains left several low-lying areas marooned. "The fire brigade, the PMC's disaster management team are kept on alert to tackle the situation," said Shekhar Gaikwad, the PMC Commissioner. Meanwhile, at least two flights that were supposed to land in Pune from Delhi and Hyderabad were diverted to Surat and Hyderabad, respectively. A Pune-Delhi flight was cancelled. SPK NSK NSK

Cyclone: Rains cause water-logging in Pune

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) A week after a raging cyclone wreaked havoc in West Bengal, the country is now bracing to face another cyclone which is headed towards the coastline of Maharashtra and Gujarat. "Nisarga" currently lies as a depression 490 km from Mumbai, 280 km from Goa's capital city and 710 km from Surat district in Gujarat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the depression intensifed into a deep depression at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday. It is now slated to further turn into a cyclonic storm in 12 hours and then into a severe cyclonic storm in subsequent 12 hours. Low pressure, depression and deep depression are the first three levels used by the IMD to classify cyclones based on their intensity. It is likely to cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar town in Raigad district and Daman as a severe cyclonic storm on Wednesday. IMD's Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said that the severe cyclonic storm will have a wind speed of 90-105 kmph when it crosses the coast on June 3. According to Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, it will be the first-ever cyclone in recorded history to hit the Maharashtra coast in June. Whereas, as per another researcher at the same institute, 'Nisarga' will be only the second cyclone in recorded history that will be hitting the Maharashtra coast in the pre-monsoon season i.e. April-June. "The one and only cyclone in the past that hit Maharashtra coast in the pre-monsoon season was May 1961 cyclone," Vineet Kumar said. The IMD Director General also said that the cyclonic storm will affect the coastal districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, more than Gujarat and neighbouring states. "As per our predictions, Maharashtra coastal districts like Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Palgarh will be more affected by it." The Central Water Commission has sounded flood alert for Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Mumbai, Palgarh and Nasik districts of Maharashtra, Daman district of union territory of Daman and Dui, Silvassa district of Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Valsad district of Gujarat. There could be inundation in low lying areas, townships, and city areas. Wind speed could also cause damage to trees, telephone, and electric poles, Mohapatra warned. Due to its influence, the east central Arabian Sea and south east Arabian Sea is currently rough. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea till Thursday near Kerala, Lakshadweep, coastal Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. --IANS aka/sdr/

Cyclone 'Nisarga': Storm activity intensifies in Arabian Sea

Cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' will affect the coastal districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, more than Gujarat and other neighbouring states, <keyword id="3573341" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="The-India-Meteorological-Department">the India Meteorological Department</keyword> said on Monday. The IMD said that the depression in the <keyword id="6368835" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="arabian-sea">Arabian Sea</keyword> is slated to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' and cross north Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar in Raigad district and Daman on June 3. <keyword id="9327137" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="imd-director-general-mrutyunjay-mohapatra">IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra</keyword> said: "Monsoon vortex or cyclonic circulation has formed in the Arabian Sea. As per our predictions, Maharashtra coastal districts like Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Palghar will be more affected by it." This depression is currently 690 km away from Mumbai. There could be inundation in low-lying areas, townships, and city areas. Wind speed could also cause damage to trees, telephone, and electric poles, he added. He said that the <keyword id="47162" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="rainfall">rainfall</keyword> in Maharasahtra's coastal districts will increase on June 2 and intensify further on June 3. "We are expecting extremely heavy rainfall of more than 20 cm here on June 3." The current depression is likely to intensify into a deep depression by evening on Monday and become furious and turn into a cyclonic storm in the early hours of the morning on June 2. It will then amplify into a severe cyclonic storm by evening or night of June 3 and make landfall. The Director General said that the severe cyclonic storm will have a wind speed of 90-105 kmph when it crosses the coast. "We are accessing it continuously. Central and state government agencies have been informed and are taking the steps," he added. Dr Sunitha Devi, scientist in-charge for cyclones, said that the depression is currently located about 340 km southwest of Goa's Panjim, and 850 km south-south-west of Gujarat's Surat. Maharashtra and Gujarat are on pre-cyclone alert as very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the states on June 3 and June 4. Due to its influence, the east central Arabian Sea and south east Arabian Sea is currently rough. Fishermen in Kerala, Lakshadweep, coastal Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat are advised not to venture into the sea till June 4. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/checkout-the-list-of-red-zones-and-containment-areas-in-mumbai-maharashtra/articleshow/76120761.cms">List of coronavirus hotspot in mumbai</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/data-of-coronavirus-patients-state-wise-in-india/articleshow/74669748.cms">Coronavirus cases in India state wise</a>

Maharashtra will be most affected by Cyclone 'Nisarga', warns IMD

Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Wednesday said that over 50,000 people living in low-lying vulnerable areas in south Gujarat were shifted to safer places as a precautionary measure against cyclone Nisarga. Pankaj Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) told the media: "We have shifted more than 50,000 people living in coastal areas of south Gujarat. Special measures are being taken in Valsad and Navsari districts as the cyclone is expected to make an impact there. The administration is taking all precautions regarding Covid-19 at shelter houses." "We have also ensured that no power cuts occur at Covid-19 hospitals in these areas during the severe cyclone. All fishermen in these areas have been asked to return from the sea. People associated with prawn cultivation and salt pans have been shifted to safer places." The officer said: "In coordination with the district administrations, proper security and safety measures have been taken in chemical industries situated in and surrounding Vapi and Surat. The district administrations have issued instructions and accordingly, most industrial units in Vapi will remain shut on Wednesday." The district administration had 236 large hoardings pulled down in Surat, Valsad and other cities in south Gujarat, following predictions about the cyclone. Moreover, 125 high masts too have been pulled down as a precaution. "More than 250 pregnant women in vulnerable areas have been moved to safer places and more than 250 ambulances put on stand-by. Around 170 medical emergency teams have been deployed to tackle the situation in south Gujarat," Kumar added. Nisarga is likely to hit northern Maharashtra and southern Gujarat on or after June 3 afternoon with winds gushing up to 100-110 km per hour. The state has set up 140 shelters and other accommodations to put up evacuated people who were living in kutcha houses and other dwellings in coastal areas of Surat, Navsari, Valsad, and Bharuch. As many as 13 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and 6 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams will be available for deployment in the state. Two NDRF teams have been deployed in Valsad and one each in Navsari, Bharuch, Surat, Anand, Kheda, Gir-Somnath, Amreli and Bhavnagar. --IANS amc/tsb

Cyclone Nisarga: More than 50K evacuated in Gujarat

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The landfall process of Cyclone 'Nisarga' has begun and will continue for three hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. The right side of the cyclone's wall cloud passed through coastal Maharashtra, mainly covering the Riagad district. "The centre of the cyclone is very close to the Maharashtra coast. The landfall process has started and it will be completed in three hours," said IMD. The north-east sector of the eye of the cyclone is currently entering the land. The severe cyclone will cross Maharashtra coast, close to Alibag in the next three hours. "The cyclone will gradually enter into Mumbai and Thane district during the next three hours," stated IMD in its 12 p.m. bulletin. The cyclone is currently whirling with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kilometres per hour 40 km away from Alibagh, 95 km from Mumbai and 325 km from Surat. The weather bureau has sounded red alert for at least seven coastal districts of Maharashtra, while several districts along Gujarat's coast are also expecting heavy rainfall. Nisarga comes on the heels of Cyclone 'Amphan' which had killed close to 90 people when it hit eastern coast of India as well as Bangladesh on May 20, flattening villages, destroying farms and leaving millions without electricity. --IANS aka/in

Cyclone 'Nisarga' makes landfall near Maharashtra's Raigad district

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The deep depression in the Arabian Sea strengthened into a cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' on Tuesday morning and will make landfall close to Alibag, 94 kms south of Mumbai on the afternoon of June 3. It will make landfall as a 'severe cyclonic storm' with a wind speed of 100-110 kmh gusting to 120 kmh. The cyclonic storm is currently located 280 km west-southwest of Panjim (Goa), 430km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 640 km south-southwest of Surat (Gujarat). Dr Sunita Devi, India Meteorological Department's in-charge of cyclones, said, "The cyclone will further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours." It will cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibag in Maharashtra's Raigad district during the afternoon of June 3. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Monday said that the cyclonic storm will affect the coastal districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, more than Gujarat and neighbouring states. The storm surge is expected to be one to two metres above the astronomical tide and is very likely to inundate low-lying areas of Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts at the time of landfall. Fishermen are warned not to venture into the sea. 31 NDRF teams have also been deployed to carry out rescue operations. Widespread damage is also expected. Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, said, "Cyclone Nisarga is about to scrape around Mumbai on June 3. If that happens, it will be the first-ever cyclone in recorded history to hit the Maharashtra coast in June." Another researcher of the same institute said that it will be the "second cyclone" in recorded history that will be hitting the Maharashtra coast in the pre-monsoon season i.e. April-June. "The one and only cyclone in the past that hit the Maharashtra coast in the pre-monsoon season was in May, 1961," Vineet Kumar said. --IANS aka/kr

Cyclone 'Nisarga' to make landfall near Alibag in M'rashtra

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that the depression in the Arabian Sea is slated to further intensify into a cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' and cross north Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar in Raigard district and Daman on June 3. According to IMD's scientist Ananda Kumar Das, the depression is located about 370 kilometres southwest of Goa's Panjim, 690 kilometres south-southwest of Mumbai and 920 kilometres south-south-west of Gujarat's Surat. "It is very likely to move nearly northwards initially till June 2 morning and then recurve north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during evening or night of June 3," Das stated. Harihareshwar town is over 200 kilometres from both Mumbai and Pune, and is over 360 kms from Daman. The well-marked low-pressure area over the south-east and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area had concentrated into a depression in the early hours on Monday morning. A low pressure area and a depression are the first two levels on the IMD's eight-category scale used to classify cyclones based on their intensity. The depression is likely to intensify into a deep depression by Monday evening. It will further become furious and turn into a cyclonic storm in the wee hours of the morning on June 2 and then into a severe cyclonic storm by evening or night of June 3. When it becomes a severe cyclonic storm, it will have a wind speed of 105-115, gusting to 125 kilometre per hour at 5.30 p.m. on June 3. According to the IMD, it again will weaken into a cyclonic storm with wind speed of 60-70, gusting to 80 kilometre per hour at 5.30 p.m. on June 4. IMD's cyclone track shows that Nisarga will cross very close to the Mumbai coast while entering the land. Maharashtra and Gujarat are on pre-cyclone alert as very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the states on June 3 and June 4. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea for the next few days as it is expected to be very rough. --IANS aka/dpb

Cyclone 'Nisarga' to cross Maha, Gujarat coasts in 2 days

<ul><li>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert in Gujarat as the <keyword id="7743904" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="cyclone-vayu">Cyclone Vayu</keyword> intensifies in Arabian Sea. </li><li>The IMD issued orange alert as it doesn’t expect the cyclone to cause much damage. However, it has warned fishermen from venturing into the sea till June 13. </li><li>The progress of monsoon may be hampered till June 15-16 as the cyclone will draw the moisture away. </li></ul>A day after Kerala received its first delayed monsoon, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that a cyclone is heading towards Gujarat. Cyclone Vayu has intensified in the Arabian Sea coast and it is causing heavy rains, winds and thunderstorms, <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cyclone-vayu-set-to-turn-severe-may-delay-rains/articleshow/69732351.cms">according to media reports</a>. IMD issued an orange alert as it doesn’t expect the cyclone to cause much damage. Yet, it warned fishermen from venturing into the sea till June 13. Though the cyclone caused heavy rains across the Western Coast of India including Mumbai, Pune, Gujarat, Konkan and Goa, it might cause more damage to the already delayed monsoons in the area. As the cyclone draws away the moisture, it hamper the progress of monsoon till June 15-16. 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Moving to Gujarat The cyclone is moving close to Gujarat at a speed ranging from 75 km per hour to a maximum of 135 km. It is likely to hit Gujarat on June 12 night, said IMD. "The system currently is seen as a depression over the Southeast and East Central Arabian Sea and is centered at 11.2°N and 71°E, around 800 km South-Southwest of Mumbai," according to skymetweather.com. As per MeT officials, the Cyclone Vayu will head to the Saurashtra by June 12. The western parts of Saurashtra and Kutch region in Gujarat are likely to witness ‘heavy to very heavy rains’ between June 12 and June 14. Jamnagar, Somnath, Porbander, Dwarka and Nailiya in Kutch are likely to be impacted the most, and could even herald pre-monsoons rain across Gujarat. The cyclone might also bring light showers to cities, like Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Rajkot, Veraval and Bhuj on June 12 and June 13.

Cyclone Vayu is fast heading to Gujarat— and it will delay monsoons further

<ul><li>The deep depression in the Arabian Sea strengthened into a cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' on Tuesday morning and will make landfall close to Alibag, 94 kms south of Mumbai on the afternoon of June 3.</li><li>Landfall is when the eye of the cyclone move to land after being on the water </li><li>A landfall often carries heavy winds, lashing rains, increasing sea level that can pose threat to people living in the neighbouring region. </li></ul> The deep depression in the Arabian Sea strengthened into a cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' on Tuesday morning and will make landfall close to Alibag, 94 kms south of Mumbai on the afternoon of June 3. It will make landfall as a 'severe cyclonic storm' with a wind speed of 100-110 kmh gusting to 120 kmh. The cyclonic storm is currently located 280 km west-southwest of Panjim (Goa), 430km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 640 km south-southwest of Surat (Gujarat). What is Landfall? According to the US National Hurricane Center, “A Landfall is the intersection of the center of a tropical cyclone with a coastline.” In other words, landfall is when the eye of the cyclone move to land after being on the water. This does not mean that cyclone has ‘hit the land’ or arrived. The cyclone arrives hours before the landfall bringing rainfall and dust storms. A landfall often carries heavy winds, lashing rains, increasing sea level that can pose threat to people living in the neighbouring region. Hurricane or cyclone can start losing its energy and speed after hitting the land as they get energy from the warm ocean water. However, that doesn't happen so quickly. Often, the cyclone can move over to land, its wind field tends to increase. Thus, it can affect a larger area than what scientists may have calculated. A larger wind field along the coast results in storms and rising ocean waves. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/cyclone-amphan-the-strongest-storm-ever-can-cause-large-scale-damage-to-structures-say-indian-authorities/articleshow/75827832.cms">Amphan, the strongest storm ever, "can cause large scale damage to structures", say Indian authorities</a>

Here’s what a cyclone making ‘landfall’ means

Cyclonic storm "<keyword id="11256583" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="tauktae">Tauktae</keyword>" is very likely to reach <keyword id="60384" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gujarat-coast">Gujarat coast</keyword> on Monday evening and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) during early hours on Tuesday as a very severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained surface wind speed of 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph. Orange message regarding cyclone warning for Gujarat and Diu coasts in view of Tauktae over east central Arabian Sea has been issued, the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. As per the IMD, Tauktae moved north-northwestwards with a speed of about 18 kmph during past six hours and lay centered at 2.30 a.m. on Monday over east central Arabian Sea near latitude 18 degree north and longitude 71.7 degree east, about 360 km north-northwest of Panjim-Goa, 170 km south-southwest of Mumbai, 350 km south-southeast of Veraval (Gujarat), 310 km south-southeast of Diu and 900 km south-southeast of Karachi (Pakistan). Tidal wave above astronomical tide is likely to inundate coastal areas with inputs of about 3 meter over Amreli, Gir Somnath, Diu, Bhavnagar, 2-3 metre over Bharuch, Anand, southern parts of Ahmedabad, 1-2 metre over Surat, <keyword id="57208" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Navsari">Navsari</keyword>, Valsad, and 0.5-1 metre over the remaining coastal districts of Gujarat during the time of landfall. Prevailing high to very high sea condition over east central Arabian Sea will be very high to phenomenal over northeast Arabian Sea from Monday morning till Tuesday noon and improve gradually thereafter. Sea conditions will be very rough to High along and off south <keyword id="13126" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maharashtra">Maharashtra</keyword>-Goa coasts during next 12 hours and along and off north Maharashtra coast on Monday Morning. It is very likely to be very rough to high along and off south Gujarat coast from Monday morning and very high to phenomenal from Monday midnight, till Tuesday forenoon and improve gradually thereafter. In Kerala, light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places with <keyword id="6744514" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-falls">heavy falls</keyword> at isolated places on Monday. Similar rainfall is predicted at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places over south Konkan and Goa and adjoining Ghat areas on during Monday. The condition will be same in North Konkan. Light to moderate rainfall at many places is very likely to commence over coastal districts of Saurashtra from Monday afternoon, with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places over Saurashtra and Kutch, Diu and southern most Gujarat region with extremely heavy falls at isolated places on Monday and with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places over Saurashtra and Kutch and Diu and south Gujarat region with extremely heavy falls at isolated places on Tuesday. There is prediction of light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy falls and extremely heavy falls at isolated places very likely over south Rajasthan on Tuesday and heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places over the state Wednesday. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/after-ditching-bitcoin-elon-musk-is-now-working-on-making-dogecoin-efficient/articleshow/82628521.cms">After ditching Bitcoin, Elon Musk is now working on making Dogecoin efficient</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/four-reasons-why-cryptocurrency-ethereum-has-been-on-a-bull-run/articleshow/82606761.cms">Four reasons why cryptocurrency Ethereum has been on a bull run</a>

Cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' likely to reach Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva districts on Monday, IMD issues 'orange' alert

The sea level around <keyword id="21718" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Asia">Asia</keyword> has increased faster than the global average, with coastal area loss and shoreline retreat. The sea level extremes that previously occurred once in 100 years could happen once every six to nine years by 2050, and every year by 2100 globally, says Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Scientist Swapna Panickal. Talking to IANS exclusively about findings of the biggest update of the state of knowledge on climate science of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (<keyword id="6941656" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="IPCC">IPCC</keyword>), a <keyword id="6355833" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="united-nations">United Nations</keyword> organisation, published on Monday with its impact on India, she said the <keyword id="12350" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Ocean">Indian Ocean</keyword> is warming at a higher rate than the global oceans. "Fifty per cent of the sea level rise is contributed by thermal expansion. Hence the sea level over the Indian Ocean region is also rising. The global mean sea level is rising at a rate of around 3.7 millimeter per year that is estimated between 2006 and 2018. "At 1.5 degrees, the sea temperature is expected to increase by one degree. So, in accordance with that, the global sea level and Indian Ocean sea level is also projected to rise at a similar rate." According to her, the South and Southeast Asian monsoon has weakened in the second half of the 20th century (high confidence). "The dominant cause of the observed decrease of South and Southeast Asian monsoon precipitation since the mid-20th century is <keyword id="11821943" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="anthropogenic-aerosol">anthropogenic aerosol</keyword> forcing. Both annual and summer monsoon precipitation will increase during the 21st century, with enhanced inter-annual variability (medium confidence)," Panickal told IANS in an interview. She is one of the authors of the <keyword id="4778433" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="ipcc-working-group">IPCC Working Group</keyword> I report titled "Climate Change 2021: the <keyword id="11734248" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="physical-science-basis">Physical Science Basis</keyword>". She said heat extremes have increased while cold extremes have decreased, and these trends will continue over the coming decades. According to the report, an increase in annual mean precipitation is projected. The increase in rainfall will be more severe over southern parts of India. On the southwest coast rainfall could increase by around 20 per cent, relative to 1850-1900. "If we warm by 4 degrees C, India could see about a 40 per cent increase in precipitation annually," it says. Citing the report, Panickal said there is a low confidence in long-term (multi-decadal to centennial) trends in the frequency of all-category tropical cyclones. The tropical cyclone intensity will increase, however, the genesis frequency will decrease or main unchanged. After a hard two weeks of working across time zones with cooperation by 234 scientists and approved by government representatives from 195 countries, the climate science report covers topics like extreme weather, human attribution, the carbon budget, feedback cycles, and charts the future state of the climate. According to the IPCC report, the global surface temperature in the first two decades of the 21st century (2001-2020) was 0.99 (0.84-1.10) degree Celsius higher than 1850-1909. Global surface temperature was 1.09 (0.95 to 1.20) degrees higher in 2011ï¿½2020 than 1850-1900. The 1.5 degree goal requires 50 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Climate scientists say the window is short but it can be mobilised by political will and ambition increase. "It finds that averaged over the next 20 years, global temperature is expected to reach or exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming. It uses a set of five emissions scenarios to explore the impact of a broader range of greenhouse gases, land uses, and air pollutants." On being asked the main findings of the new report which the world did not know before, she said, "Yes, scientific advances enable AR6 (present report) to better understand and attribute human influence on the climate system. Extreme weather events can be attributed to human-caused climate change with higher certainty. "For the first time, the <keyword id="11821942" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="sixth-assessment-report">Sixth Assessment Report</keyword> provides a more detailed regional assessment of climate change, including a focus on useful information that can inform risk assessment, adaptation, and other decision-making." With 7,517 km of coastline, India will face significant threats from rising seas. Across six port cities -- Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Surat and Visakhapatnam -- 28.6 million people will be exposed to coastal flooding if sea levels rise 50 cm, according to one study. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/investment/news/these-are-the-top-ten-most-popular-cryptocurrencies-in-the-world/slidelist/85174407.cms">Top 10 cryptocurrencies in the world — the story behind Bitcoin and other altcoins</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/supreme-court-asks-amazon-flipkart-to-volunteer-for-cci-probe/articleshow/85173669.cms">Supreme Court asks Amazon, Flipkart to volunteer for CCI probe</a>

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Indian Ocean warming at higher rate than other oceans, says IPCC report

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