Cyclone Shakti Live Updates: Cyclone Gains Strength Over Arabian Sea, IMD Warns of Possible Heavy Destruction In Next 48 Hours
✍️ Written by: Sofia Babu Chacko
Maharashtra braces for Cyclone Shakti with yellow alerts in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad & Ratnagiri. Winds 45–55 kmph, gusting 65 kmph. Heavy rains in East Vidarbha & Marathwada; low-lying North Konkan may flood. Fishermen warned, disaster prep underway.
Maharashtra is on high alert as Cyclone Shakti approaches, with Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg gearing up for rough weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast winds of 45–55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph along the North Maharashtra coast between October 3 and 5.
Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea as very rough conditions are expected, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in East Vidarbha, Marathwada, and low-lying areas of North Konkan, raising flood concerns.
In response, the Maharashtra government has issued an ‘impact advisory’ and placed key districts on yellow alert. Authorities have instructed local administrations to activate disaster management systems, prepare evacuation plans for coastal and flood-prone areas, and issue advisories warning against sea travel.
Residents have been urged to stay alert and maintain safety measures during heavy rains and strong winds as Cyclone Shakti continues to track toward the state.
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Live Updates
- 11:42 (IST) 05 Oct 2025
Cyclone Shakti: It has winds of 70 kts
Cyclone #SHAKHTI has developed into the first system of the 2025 North Indian cyclone season.
Cyclone #SHAKHTI has developed into the first system of the 2025 North Indian cyclone season.
It has winds of 70 kts (80 mph), and is forecast to weaken while moving SW towards Oman. It should turn back east and come within 2° of the equator. pic.twitter.com/JebwexlPmb
— Michael Ferragamo (@FerragamoWx) October 5, 2025
- 11:06 (IST) 05 Oct 2025
Cyclone Shakti: IMD Issues alert
The Maharashtra government and IMD have issued an alert regarding the arrival of the Shakti Chakkari cyclone in Badhwar Park, located in the Colaba area of Mumbai. Fishermen of that area have been directed not to venture into the sea for fishing. This has resulted in the loss of employment for local fishermen. VIDEO | The Maharashtra government and IMD have issued an alert regarding the arrival of the Shakti Chakkari cyclone in Badhwar Park, located in the Colaba area of Mumbai. Fishermen of that area have been directed not to venture into the sea for fishing. This has resulted...
- 11:02 (IST) 05 Oct 2025
Cyclone Shakti: Morning Visuals From Mumbai
IMD forecasts that Mumbai will experience scattered light rain until October 8 as Cyclone Shakti is expected to reach the northwestern and central parts of the Arabian Sea, impacting the Maharashtra and Gujarat coast by October 6.
#WATCH | Morning visuals from the Marine Drive in Mumbai as people go about their day.
IMD forecasts that Mumbai will experience scattered light rain until October 8 as Cyclone Shakti is expected to reach the northwestern and central parts of the Arabian Sea, impacting the… pic.twitter.com/xNeWnHwVTN
— ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2025
- 04:59 (IST) 05 Oct 2025
Cyclone Shakti LIVE Updates: IMD Sounds Orange Alert Across Several Jammu and Kashmir Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for multiple districts in Jammu and Kashmir, including Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Muzaffarabad, and Srinagar. The weather advisory cautions residents about the likelihood of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and moderate rainfall in these regions.
- 23:50 (IST) 04 Oct 2025
Cyclone Shakti LIVE Updates: IMD Issues Orange Alert for West Bengal
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday, October 4, 2025, issued a weather advisory for parts of West Bengal, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and moderate rainfall.
An Orange Alert has been declared for the districts of Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri, urging residents to exercise caution and stay updated with local weather reports.
