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IN PHOTOS: Dadar beach wears a deserted look as meteorologists warn of rainfall in Mumbai
Updated On: 22 May, 2024 11:30 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
On Wednesday, the Dadar beach and sea shore were rather deserted ahead of an anticipated cyclone. Pics/ Shadab Khan


Meteorologists have issued a high alert for a developing cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, which poses a potential threat to western India, including Maharashtra.

The cyclone is expected to impact the region from May 23 to May 27, with heavy rainfall forecasted for Mumbai around May 28.

Mumbai Nowcast, a weather enthusiast, had shared a warning about the intense cyclone expected in the Bay of Bengal by May 23

The alert highlighted the possibility of heavy rains affecting Maharashtra and Gujarat around May 28, based on meteorological models.

However, India Meteorological Department is yet to issue a formal advisory regarding the cyclone alert.

Speaking to mid-day.com, an IMD official said that as of now there are no indicators that the cyclonic formation in Bay of Bengal will impact Mumbai.

The official added that the agency will issue an alert and take appropriate measures to safeguard the residents if cyclonic formation will affect Mumbai.
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