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Extreme Weather in India: Visualizing Life Loss Statistics

India, with its diverse climate and vast geographical expanse, is increasingly bearing the brunt of extreme weather conditions. In recent years, the frequency and intensity of these extreme events have surged, driven in part by climate change. This escalating pattern has had a dire impact on human life, with thousands losing their lives annually due to natural disasters like floods, droughts, and storms.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), over 1304 people lost their lives in 2022 alone due to natural calamities, marking a sharp rise from previous years. Cyclones, such as Cyclone Fani and Cyclone Amphan, have wreaked havoc along the eastern coast, displacing millions and causing numerous fatalities.

Floods remain a perennial threat, with states like Assam, Bihar, and Kerala witnessing devastating inundations. In 2022, floods claimed over 605 lives, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). We created this infographic that explores the stark increase in weather-related fatalities in India focusing on the most vulnerable regions.

Agriculture and the danger of lightning

Agriculture is one of the most vulnerable occupations when it comes to extreme weather, particularly lightning. Farmers and agricultural workers often spend long hours outdoors, increasing their risk of lightning strikes. According to the National Weather Service Lightning Fatalities of India, lightning accounted for over 53.2% of all deaths caused by natural disasters in 2022, with a significant proportion of victims being farmers.

In 2022, Bihar experienced notably high death rates due to thunderstorms and lightning, with 236 fatalities. Madhya Pradesh and UP are among other states with high amounts of deaths due to lightning. Several factors contribute to this alarming trend. These states are geographically prone to severe thunderstorms and lightning, especially during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons. Bihar particularly experiences intense storms that bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and frequent lightning strikes. As a significant portion of the population relies on agriculture, requiring them to work outdoors, this increases their exposure to lightning strikes, as they often lack safe shelters during sudden storms.

Additionally, there is a lack of widespread awareness and education about lightning safety in rural areas. Many people are unaware of the necessary precautions to take during thunderstorms, such as avoiding open fields, seeking proper shelter, and staying away from trees and tall objects. Moreover, infrastructure in rural regions is often inadequate. The absence of lightning rods and other protective measures in homes and public buildings leaves people vulnerable.

Combining geographical vulnerability, occupational exposure, lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient emergency response contribute to the high death rates from thunderstorms and lightning in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

Preparedness and reducing deaths from Cyclones

The Super Cyclone of 1999 was a catastrophic event that devastated Odisha, India. With wind speeds exceeding 260 km/h and a storm surge up to 7 meters high, it caused unprecedented destruction. Over 10,000 people lost their lives, and millions were left homeless. The cyclone destroyed infrastructure, agriculture, and livestock, leading to severe economic losses and long-term hardship for the affected communities.

In recent years, Odisha has made significant strides in cyclone preparedness and disaster management. By 2022, the state had implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of cyclones. These included the construction of robust cyclone shelters and embankments, improving early warning systems, and conducting regular community awareness and preparedness programs. The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has played a crucial role in coordinating these efforts.

The state has also invested in modern technology for real-time weather monitoring and forecasting, ensuring timely and accurate warnings. During cyclones, efficient evacuation plans and pre-positioning of relief materials have significantly reduced casualties and damage. The state’s proactive approach and community involvement have transformed Odisha into a model for disaster resilience, showcasing how effective planning and preparedness can mitigate the impact of natural disasters. The initiatives have become a case study for the other states and improved preparedness which reduced the deaths from extreme cyclones.

Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Climate change significantly contributes to extreme weather events, leading to increased floods, heavy rains, high winds, thunderstorms, and lightning. In 2022, these phenomena had a profound impact on Indian states.

Rising global temperatures cause more evaporation, leading to increased moisture in the atmosphere. This results in heavier and more unpredictable rainfall, often causing flash floods. Indian states like Assam and Bihar experienced severe floods due to excessive monsoon rains exacerbated by climate change.

Additionally, warming oceans contribute to the intensity of cyclones and storms. Higher sea surface temperatures provide more energy for storms, leading to stronger winds and increased rainfall. Coastal states like Odisha and West Bengal faced more intense cyclones, with destructive high winds and storm surges.

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Formation of Low-Pressure System Over Bay of Bengal, Expected Cyclone Development

As per the meteorological office, the depression is expected to persist in its current trajectory, gaining strength and advancing towards the northeast and adjacent northwest Bay of Bengal by Saturday evening.

The IMD stated that this would mark the first cyclone formation in the North Indian Ocean basin for the year.

Warnings & Precautions

In light of this potential cyclone, the IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in Assan, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday and May 26. These regions are advised to prepare for potential flooding and disruptions.

The IMD has also advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the Bay of Bengal until May 26. The rough sea conditions expected in the coming days present a significant risk to small vessels and fishing operations.

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Cyclone Michaung: News

Torrential downpours, flooded roads, stranded pedestrians and maddening traffic painted a grim portrait of Chennai on Wednesday evening, November 29. But this rain-triggered inconvenience in the Tamil Nadu capital was merely a teaser of what’s likely to come: inevitable havoc caused by Cyclone Michuang. India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest bulletin, the well-marked low-pressure area…

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'Very severe' cyclonic storm expected in next 24 hours, 3 states on alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that ‘very severe’ cyclone `Biparjoy` is likely to intensify in the next 24 hours and will be heading north-northwestwards in the coming days. It also said that the Southwest monsoon is likely to advance into the remaining parts of Kerala and additional areas of the southern peninsula within the next two days. “The very severe cyclonic storm…

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“Fani” Strikes Today

Cyclonic storm can come as a big trouble. By Friday afternoon there is a possibility of crossing Odisha coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released 'Yellow Warning' in connection with Fani. The Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for some parts of Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh and suggested to evacuate the coastal areas.

All the schools and colleges of Odisha are now closed to avoid the cyclonic storm. All schools are closed from 2nd May to next order. The date for all examinations has also been extended.

Alerts in Bengal and UP also

In Uttar Pradesh, there have been warnings regarding Fani Cyclone. Farmers have been told that there may be heavy rains on May 2 and 3. Farmers have also been advised to save crops.

It has been said in the warning issued by the Meteorological Department that due to the blowing of the cyclone in Bay of Bengal, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall and high eastern winds in Uttar Pradesh on 3 May. The speed of eastern winds will be around 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.

The Meteorological Department has said that with the help of farmers and store houses, moisture and high wind, take precautions to avoid damage to crops and make proper arrangements in the right place.

Fast moving fountain towards India

The weather department's alert department estimates that the influence of 'Fani' is towards south-west, west-central and south-east Bay of Bengal. It is located 760 km south-west of Puri in Odisha, 560 km south-east of Vishakhapatnam and 660 km northeast (Sri Lanka) from Trincomali.

Navy on high alert

According to an official of the Meteorological Department, the Fani Konkan has turned into a storm. Ships of Navy and Coast Guard have been kept on alert as Fani moves towards the Indian coast. Also, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed to the necessary places. Army and IAF troopers have also been prepared.

National Disaster Management (NCMC) meeting again on Tuesday to deal with the emergency. To tackle the situation arising out of cyclonic storm, review the preparations for the respective departments of the states and the central government. At present, 41 teams have been kept ready in NDRF, Andhra Pradesh. In Odisha 28 teams and 5 teams in West Bengal have been deployed to tackle the situation.

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Delhi sizzled at 49.2°C on Sunday, according to IMD (Indian Meterological Department). The other weather station recorded 49.1°C amid the scorching heatwave in India. IMD said that the cyclone circulation will provide some relief in the coming days. Delhi recorded its hotest April since 1951. #heatwaveinIndia #summer #Delhi #Summers #heatwaveinindia #extremeweather #extremeheat #GlobalWarming #climateaction #ClimateCrisis #globalemergency https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdm4xtfr8Cj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Cyclone Gulab: West Bengal govt cancels leave of all state staff till October 5

Cyclone Gulab: West Bengal govt cancels leave of all state staff till October 5

The decision has come as the IMD has stated that the deep depression in Bay of Bengal will intensify into Cyclone Gulab and hit the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Sunday evening. Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi PUBLISHED ON SEP 25, 2021 07:21 PM IST The West Bengal government has cancelled the leaves of all state employees with…

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Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rain in Delhi-NCR, Northen states due to Cyclone Tauktae

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rain in Delhi-NCR, Northen states due to Cyclone Tauktae

Image Source : PTI UP, Haryana, Delhi likely to witness rainfall in few hours: IMD  Cyclone Tauktae has impacted the weather conditions in several parts of Northern India. Many areas like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi are like to witness rainfall in the coming few hours, the India Meteorological Department has said. “Viratnagar, Kotputli, Khairthal, Bhiwari, Mahandipur Balaji,…

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Kerala issues Red Alert, NDRF readies team as cyclone Tauktae intensifies

The Kerala government today issued the red alert for eight districts as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest update that the deep depression formed over the Arabian Sea due to Cyclone Tauktae has intensified during the past 24 hours and is expected to gain strength in the coming hours.

The storm is expected to hit Kerala within the next 24 hours and reach Gujarat coast by May 18.

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2020 set to be 1 of 3 warmest years ever recorded: UN body

NEW DELHI: The year 2020 is on track to be one of three warmest years on record while the atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG) continued to rise despite the Covid-19 lockdown, leading to further warming of the planet, said the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in its annual ‘State of the Global Climate’ report. The report, released on Wednesday and based on data from January-October, noted that the average global temperature in 2020 is set to be about 1.2°C above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) level and there is at least a one in five chance of it temporarily exceeding 1.5°C by 2024 — the warming average considered quite disastrous for the globe. It observed that 2011-2020 will be the warmest decade on record, with the warmest six years all being since 2015. Though the report, whose final version will be released in March next year, doesn’t talk about country-specific temperature rise figures, it flagged a number of extreme weather events in many countries, including in India such as cyclone ‘Amphan’, calling it the “the costliest tropical cyclone on record for the North Indian Ocean, with reported economic losses in India of approximately US$14 billion”. Besides ‘Amphan’, the report also noted above normal monsoon which India experienced as one of the two wettest monsoon seasons since 1994. “The IMD will come out with a similar report for India by February 2021,” climate scientist and secretary in ministry of earth sciences Madhavan Rajeevan told TOI. He had, as a WMO consultant, written its report in 2004 and 2005. Although the overall warmth of the year is clear, there were variations in temperature anomalies across the globe.The report, which is based on contributions of dozens of international organisations and experts, shows how high-impact events including extreme heat, wildfires and floods, as well as the recordbreaking Atlantic hurricane season, affected millions of people, compounding threats to human health and security and economic stability posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Cyclone Alert For South Tamil Nadu And South Kerala: Weather Department

Cyclone Alert For South Tamil Nadu And South Kerala: Weather Department

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It is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression during the next six hours.

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala):

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a pre-Cyclone watch for South Tamil Nadu and South Kerala coasts predicting that weather conditions there could intensify into a Cyclonic Storm in coming hours.

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IMD issues 'red-alert' for the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh as cyclone Asani is likely to come near the cost of Andhra Pradesh. Mild to severe rainfall is predicted for some regions of AP. Asani cyclone is moving at a speed of 6kmph. Multiple flights have been cancelled. The India Meteorological Department, has said that the severe Cyclonic Storm 'Asani' weakened into a 'cyclonic storm' and is likely to become a depression by Thursday morning. #CycloneUpdate #Andhra #IMD #Cyclonicstorm #cyclones #asani #storm #weather #andhrapradesh #cyclonicstorm https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaQIDQLVVW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Cyclone Tauktae online tracker: How to track ongoing cyclone on laptop, smartphone

Cyclone Tauktae online tracker: How to track ongoing cyclone on laptop, smartphone

Image Source : PTI How to use online cyclone Tauktae live tracker. Cyclone Tauktae is all set to hit the Indian states in the coming weeks. Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned the citizens about the Arabian sea depression, which is likely to intensify into a “severe cyclonic storm”. The storm will form over the Lakshadweep islands and the Arabian…

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India lashed by strongest cyclone to ever hit west coast as it reels from Covid disaster Tropical Cyclone Tauktae, a storm with wind speeds equivalent to a high-end Category 3 hurricane that formed in the Arabian Sea, made landfall Monday night local time in Gujarat. It strengthened slightly as it hit the western state with maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour (125 mph), according to the United States’ Joint Typhoon Warning Center. By Tuesday morning, it had weakened from an “extremely severe cyclonic storm” to a “severe cyclonic storm,” according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Photos and videos show highways turned into rivers by the heavy rain, and trees and power lines toppled by ferocious winds. The cyclone has killed at least 26 people across the coastal states of Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, according to state authorities. The deaths were due to drowning at sea, house collapses, lightning strikes and other accidents linked to the severe weather, according to states’ disaster management authorities. This comes as India reels from its second wave of coronavirus, which has infected millions and killed tens of thousands since it began in mid-March. Though daily case figures began declining over the past week, Covid-related deaths continue to break record highs and the crisis is far from over — especially in rural areas with fewer resources and medical supplies. Covid patients were among the hundreds of thousands evacuated from low-lying areas this week as the region braced for the cyclone’s arrival. In Mumbai, 580 patients from makeshift care centers were moved to various hospitals on Friday and Saturday, according to the city’s municipal corporation. It’s not the first time India has dealt with natural disasters during the pandemic — last year, the country faced cyclones in late May and early June that also prompted mass evacuations. Back then, however, India’s cases were still relatively low, at fewer than 10,000 a day, and the country was emerging from a stringent lockdown. This time, India is the global epicenter of the pandemic. Its health care system has collapsed and patients are still dying from shortages of oxygen and other supplies. The government is more fragile and under greater scrutiny than before, as it struggles to contain the outbreak while facing heavy criticism both at home and overseas. And the cyclone could be just the harbinger of more disaster to come, as India’s months-long monsoon season approaches. ‘A terrible double blow’ More than 200,000 people in Gujarat have been evacuated from coastal areas, said the state’s chief minister, Vijay Rupani, on Monday. More than 2,435 villages lost power, though 484 have since had it restored. Storm surges of up to 13 feet (4 meters) could bring significant coastal flooding to the region, the IMD warned. Ahmedabad, the most populated city in Gujarat, could see nearly 4 inches (102 mm) of rainfall in the next 24 to 48 hours — more than its average rainfall from January through June. Thousands of people in Kerala and Karnataka are seeking refuge in relief camps, with many homes damaged by extreme weather, according to the chief ministers of both states. India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed more than 100 teams across six coastal states to help efforts on the ground. The Indian military has also been deployed; on Tuesday, the Navy said it rescued 177 people from a barge that sank in an offshore oilfield off the coast of Mumbai. The cyclone, which is tracking north, is also impacting the pandemic relief effort. Among the 400 Covid-19 hospitals in Gujarat, power supply has been disrupted to 100, said Rupani on Tuesday. All the hospitals have backup generators — but these appliances failed at four hospitals, leaving them without electricity. Authorities are working to repair the affected generators, Rupani said. Vaccinations have been suspended across Gujarat. “The big concern was that of Covid,” he said. “The oxygen which we produce has been transported to our hospitals, but we also have to send oxygen to other states such as Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, etc.” Oxygen production is ongoing even throughout the cyclone, he said. “This cyclone is a terrible double blow for millions of people in India whose families have been struck down by record Covid infections and deaths,” said Udaya Regmi, South Asia head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in a statement on Monday. “Many families are barely staying afloat,” he added. A curfew was already in place across 36 cities in Gujarat as part of its Covid restrictions. It had been scheduled to end on Tuesday, but has now been extended for three more days because of the cyclone, Rupani said. The impending monsoon season adds another layer of complication. Every year, heavy monsoon rains begin in June and last through early fall, replenishing water supplies that farmers rely on to feed their crops. But the rainfall also consistently overwhelms flood management systems, and causes significant damage in hard-hit areas. The monsoon season has gotten more intense over the years, as climate change has made weather more extreme and unpredictable. In 2018, hundreds died in Kerala state alone due to flooding in August. In 2019, more than 1,600 died nationwide during the monsoon season. A study published earlier this year suggested that for every degree Celsius of global warming, India’s monsoon rainfalls will likely increase by 5% — meaning more “chaotic” monsoon seasons. Though this year’s monsoon season isn’t scheduled to start until June 1, it might arrive early due to Cyclone Tauktae’s landfall and the change of winds, according to CNN meteorologists. Source link Orbem News #Coast #Covid #Cyclone #Disaster #hit #India #lashed #Reels #strongest #west

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Cyclone Nisarga: Coronavirus patients evacuated ahead of storm in Mumbai

Cyclone Nisarga made landfall at around 1 p.m. local time (3:30 a.m. ET) with wind speeds of up to 110 kph (68 mph), according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

The cyclone, which formed in the Arabian sea on Tuesday morning, hit Alibag town, south of Mumbai.

Cyclones in that part of the country are relatively rare — Mumbai, India’s financial center and home to 18 million people, was last hit by a major storm in 1948.

The arrival of Cyclone Nisarga on Wednesday comes as Maharashtra grapples with India’s worst coronavirus outbreak. Hospitals are struggling to treat an influx of patients as the confirmed number of cases in that state passes 72,300, with more than 2,400 deaths.

Ahead of landfall, the cyclone strengthened to the equivalent of just below a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane, or a Severe Cyclonic Storm in the West Pacific.

The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, and the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu along India’s west coast are likely to be the most impacted by the storm. The biggest threat will come from intense rainfall that could lead to deadly flooding in and around Mumbai and surrounding areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat. 

Storm surges of approximately one to two meters (3.3 to 6.6 foot) are likely to inundate low-lying areas of Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, the IMD said.

Evacuating coronavirus patients

As Maharashtra struggles to contain the virus, about 1,000 patients with suspected Covid-19 were evacuated from a field hospital on Tuesday and taken to other facilities.

The Maharashtra government has set up several “jumbo facilities” to act as isolation centers for suspected coronavirus cases. “The sheds can easily withstand the rain but it is the wind speed that I am worried about and I don’t want to endanger anyone,” Uddhav Thackeray, the chief minister of the state said in an address on Tuesday. 

The field hospital in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai has capacity for over 1,000 patients, all of whom are being shifted to other hospitals, he added. 

Ahead of landfall, India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed 20 teams in Maharashtra, 16 teams in Gujarat, and two teams in other nearby areas.

Thousands of people living in flimsy or makeshift homes along the low-lying coast have been evacuated, according to a statement from the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs.

More than 50,000 people living along the coast of southern Gujarat have been evacuated, Harshad Patel, Gujarat’s Relief Commissioner said. In Mumbai, the state authorities along with NDRF have evacuated more than 60,000 people from coastal districts, according to Kishor Raje Nimbalkar, Relief Commissioner of Maharashtra.

The IMD is expecting major damage to thatched houses and huts, as well as to power and communication lines.

Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said 35 schools are being used as temporary evacuation shelters for citizens.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged residents in affected areas to take all possible precautions.

“Took stock of the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions in parts of India’s western coast. Praying for everyone’s well-being. I urge people to take all possible precautions and safety measures,” Modi said in a tweet on Tuesday.

Tropical Cyclone Nisarga comes two weeks after powerful Cyclone Amphan slammed into India’s eastern coast, killing at least 90 people in India and neighboring Bangladesh, leaving millions without power, and causing more than $13.2 billion dollars in damage.

CNN’s Brandon Miller contributed to reporting.

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Fishing Boats, Fishing Boats, Coast Guard's Warning As Cyclone Nisarga Nears Mumbai

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Cyclone Nisarga: Coast Guard vessels are warning fishermen to return to shore

Mumbai:

As tropical storm Nisarga, which is very likely to intensify into a “severe cyclonic storm” over the next 12 hours, barrels towards the Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts, visuals have emerged of Coast Guard ships and planes working tirelessly to warn fishermen to return to land.

In the first of two videos, a Coast Guard sailor can be seen speaking into a PA system while another sailor waves a red flag to catch the attention of two small fishing boats several hundred metres away.

“All fishing boats, you are asked to return to shore. This is a warning of heavy rain and bad weather in this area. You are all asked to turn your boats towards the harbour as soon as possible,” the sailor can be heard saying.

The same message is delivered in both Hindi and Marathi.

The video then shows two other sailors, wearing yellow life vests, addressing two fishermen on a long and narrow wooden boat a few feet from the Coast Guard ship.

The strong wind whipping around the open seas drowns out most of the message, but the two sailors can be seen talking to fishermen aboard a third boat and pointing towards the shore.

The second video shows a Coast Guard plane flying over small boats and a Coast Guard personnel can be seen using a PA system to shout out weather warnings.

According to the latest reports from the IMD (India Meterological Department), Nisarga is very likely to cross between north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on Wednesday afternoon as a “severe cyclonic storm“. it will have a maximum sustained wind speed of 110 km per hour with gusts up to 120 km per hour and is very likely

A storm surge – as high as two metres above the astronomical tide – will inundate low-lying coastal areas of Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts during the landfall, the weather department added.

Nisarga comes days after another cyclone – Amphan – struck Bengal and parts of Odisha, killing 99 people and affecting lakhs more. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of the region, after which he awarded Rs 1,000 crore aid to Bengal and Rs 500 crore to Odisha.

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