Cyclone Shakti Live Updates: Cyclone Gains Strength Over Arabian Sea, IMD Warns of Possible Heavy Destruction In Next 48 Hours

Cyclone #SHAKHTI has developed into the first system of the 2025 North Indian cyclone season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The meteorological department has issued a warning for fishermen, advising them to avoid venturing into the northwest and northeast Arabian Sea, the central Arabian Sea, as well as areas along and off the Gujarat and north Maharashtra coasts until Tuesday.

As of 5:30 pm IST, Cyclone Shakti is moving west-southwest at 13 kmph, located approximately 580 km west of Dwarka. The IMD continues to monitor the storm over the northwest and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea.

The IMD has issued a weather alert for several Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Vellore, and Tiruvannamalai, warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms due to Cyclone Shakti on Saturday.

The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in interior Maharashtra, especially East Vidarbha and Marathwada, with potential flooding in low-lying areas of North Konkan. Residents are urged to stay alert.

IMD predicts Cyclone Shakti will move west-southwest to the northwest and west-central Arabian Sea by Sunday, then recurve east-northeast from Monday morning and gradually weaken.

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for October 4, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall in Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, Bhandara, Nagpur, Yavatmal, and nearby areas.

Maharashtra has issued an advisory urging district administrations to prepare evacuation plans for coastal and low-lying areas, issue public warnings against sea travel, and ensure safety during heavy rains caused by Cyclone Shakti.

The IMD forecasts Cyclone Shakti to recurve on Monday towards Gujarat. Officials have assured that despite the change in path, the storm’s impact on the state will be minimal.

IMD has warned of heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas in Maharashtra till October 7 as Cyclone Shakti intensifies. Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are under high to moderate alert.

IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in 12 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, Vellore, and Chengalpattu, as Cyclone Shakti intensifies. The storm, named by Sri Lanka, is moving northwest at 8 km/h, bringing squally weather though no landfall is expected.

Coastal residents, especially fishermen, have been advised to avoid the sea as Cyclone Shakti brings rough weather. Chennai may see light to moderate rain with heavier spells. Forecasters warn the northeast monsoon could be stronger than usual this year.

Delhi is likely to see a thunderstorm with rain on Sunday, the IMD said. On Saturday, the city recorded a maximum of 34°C, slightly below normal, while the minimum stood at 24.6°C, above the season’s average.

Maharashtra has activated disaster management systems in response to Cyclone Shakti. Districts are preparing evacuation plans, issuing public advisories, and monitoring coastal and low-lying areas to ensure safety during heavy rains.

Cyclone Shakti, the first post-monsoon storm in the Arabian Sea, packs winds of 100 kmph and is 420 km from Dwarka, Gujarat. Alerts are in place for Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha, with warnings of heavy rain and advisories against sea travel.

Cyclone Shakti is expected to move west-southwest towards the northwest and west-central Arabian Sea by Sunday. From Monday, it is likely to recurve east-northeastwards and gradually weaken, according to the IMD.

The name Cyclone Shakti was contributed by Sri Lanka, following the naming convention of the WMO/ESCAP Panel, according to news agency PTI.

Cyclone Shakti, forming on October 3, 2025, is the most recent cyclone in the Arabian Sea. In recent years, storms like Tauktae (2021) and Biparjoy (2023) also formed here, though the Arabian Sea sees fewer cyclones than the Bay of Bengal.

IMD warns of very rough sea conditions along Gujarat, north Maharashtra, and Pakistan coasts till Sunday. Mariners and fishermen are advised to stay cautious as Cyclone Shakti stirs strong winds and turbulent waters in the Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Shakti churns the Arabian Sea off Gujarat with winds up to 100 kmph. Moving west-southwest, it is expected to reach the northwest and adjoining west-central Arabian Sea by Sunday, prompting vigilance along the coast.

Bihar witnessed exceptionally heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours, with districts like Siwan and Ziradei receiving intense downpours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. Residents have been urged to stay cautious amid waterlogging and local disruptions.