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Cyclone Nisarga to turn 'severe' by June 3; will impact Mumbai: IMD

Heavy rains are also expected in south Gujarat and coastal Maharashtra

People watch as waves crash along the shore ahead of cyclone 'Amphan' landfall, in Balasore district. Photo: PTI

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IMD said that conditions are becoming favourable for onset of Southwest Monsoon over Kerala.

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 01 2020 | 12:33 PM IST

Cyclone nisarga: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that the depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a severe cyclone and cross the north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on June 3, and will have an impact on Mumbai.

The depression will intensify into a deep depression --- the third and fourth stage of any cyclone formation --- by this evening. It will intensify into a cyclonic storm by June 2, the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said.

"It (the storm) is very likely to move nearly northwards initially till June 2 morning and

Topics : Cyclone India Meteorological Department

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