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No impact in Gujarat after cyclone Nisarga makes landfall in Maharashtra

The cyclone made landfall near Alibaug in coastal Raigad district of Maharashtra around 12:30 pm

People Crowd in Uttan Beach as red alert is issued due to the possibility of Cyclone Nisarga, in Thane. Photo: ANI
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People Crowd in Uttan Beach as red alert is issued due to the possibility of Cyclone Nisarga, in Thane. Photo: ANI

BS Web TeamPTI New Delhi

No untoward incident has been reported in southern coast of Gujarat so far on Wednesday due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Nisarga', which has made landfall in neighbouring Maharashtra, a senior official said.

Authorities have so far shifted more than 63,700 people living close to the coast in eight districts to safer places as a precautionary measure, he said.

The cyclone made landfall near Alibaug in coastal Raigad district of Maharashtra around 12:30 pm.

As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar in Maharashtra will feel the impact of gusty winds and heavy rains being caused by the storm.

"Wind speed remained