Cyclone Shakti: Maharashtra on Alert as Storm Strengthens Over Arabian Sea; IMD Says Gujarat Impact Likely Minimal
Cyclone Shakti, the first post-monsoon cyclonic storm of 2025, has intensified over the east-central Arabian Sea, prompting heavy rain alerts for coastal Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Konkan districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm is currently packing winds of up to 100 kmph, churning rough seas along the west coast. The IMD […]
Mumbai Under Red Alert as Heavy Rains Disrupt City Life
On May 27, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Mumbai saw its earliest monsoon in 75 years, as the rains arrived on May 26, over two weeks earlier than usual. What Happened? Low-lying areas such as […]