Cyclone Shakti Over Arabian Sea: IMD Updates, Timings & Safety Tips

Cyclone Shakti: Timings, Impact, Rainfall & Coastal Alerts in Maharashtra and Gujarat (October 2025)

Cyclone Shakti formed in the Arabian Sea, October 4, 2025. IMD classifies it as a severe cyclonic storm.

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Shakti's strongest winds reached 100 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph. The storm is west-southwest of Dwarka, Gujarat.

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Storm is moving west-southwest at 13–18 kmph. No direct landfall on India expected, but high waves reported.

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IMD issued alerts for Maharashtra: Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg. Warnings valid Oct 3–7.

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Coastal winds forecasted at 45–55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph until October 5. Fishermen warned against venturing out.

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Heavy rains likely in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and parts of Marathwada and East Vidarbha. Flooding risk in low areas.

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Cyclone Shakti caused rough sea conditions. Erosion up to 2–3 meters reported in some vulnerable shorelines.

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Storm expected to weaken from October 6. IMD downgrades warnings for Mumbai after initial high alerts.

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First post-monsoon cyclone of 2025 in the Arabian Sea. Name 'Shakti' was suggested by Sri Lanka.

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Stay updated with official IMD bulletins for safety instructions and latest cyclone movement details.

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