Mumbai escapes the wrath of cyclone Nisarg

Rains have lashed many parts of the western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in India after Cyclone Nisarg made landfall late last night.

A man looses his balance due to heavy wind and rain as cyclone Nisarga barrels towards India's western coast at Worli Koliwada on June 3, 2020 in Mumbai, India. Source: Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA

At least four people have been reported dead in India due to Cyclone Nisarg which caused heavy rains and strong winds along the west coast.

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Highlights:

• Cyclone Nisarga made landfall in the coastal districts of Maharashtra on Wednesday afternoon.
• Heavy rainfall accompanied winds gusting up to 70kmph caused damage to life and property.

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Heavy rain and wind as cyclone Nisarga barrels towards India's western coast at Shivaji Park,Dadar on June 3, 2020 in Mumbai, India. Source: Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, received rainfall between 25mm and 50mm on Thursday morning, according to the Meteorological Department of India.

Residence of pattharwadi near mahim Koliwada sea shore shifted to New BMC School mahim due to Nisarga cyclone on June 3, 2020 in Mumbai, India.= Source: Vijayanand Gupta/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA

However, the department said, the cyclone was weakened and changed its course.

“The deep depression weakened into a depression over west Vidarbha (Maharashtra) this morning at 0530 IST of 

4th June, to move east-northeastwards and weaken into a Well Marked Low-Pressure Area (WML) by today evening,” the IMD tweeted.

A lord Ganesha idol is seen surrounded by waves and heavy rain as as cyclone Nisarga barrels towards India's western coast at Carter Road Source: Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA

The southern districts of Gujarat were impacted with light showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds but, the rest of the state remained dry except for light showers at a few places.

Residents and fisherman take precautionary measure before Nisarga Cyclone hits coastal line of Badhwar Park on June 3, 2020 in Mumbai, India. Source: Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA

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