India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today that deep depression in the Arabian Sea has intensified into&nbsp;cyclonic storm <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-on-red-alert-as-cyclone-nisarga-to-strike-pandemic-hit-city-302509">Nisarga</a> due to arrive in Maharashtra and Gujarat coast on June 3.

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The IMD said it is likely to turn into a 'severe cyclonic storm' by tonight.

Meanwhile, reports said 15 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Maharashtra to counter the cyclone.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a message said: "Took stock of the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions in parts of India’s western coast. Praying for everyone’s well-being. I urge people to take all possible precautions and safety measures."

Officials said that 20,000 people from villages near Gujarat coast are to be evacuated ahead of the cyclone with people living in Valsad and Navsari districts being shifted to safer areas.

Amid reports of the cyclone, reports said &nbsp;13 boats of fishermen from Palghar are still out in the sea after over 570 left with authorities making efforts to get them back.&nbsp;

Most of all the boats are back, authorities said even as the Maharashtra and Gurajat government sounded alerts with Vasai, Dahanu and Palghar areas where most fishermen live put on high alert.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today that deep depression in the Arabian Sea has intensified into cyclonic storm Nisarga due to arrive in Maharashtra and Gujarat coast on June 3.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today that deep depression in the Arabian Sea has intensified into cyclonic storm Nisarga due to arrive in Maharashtra and Gujarat coast on June 3. In Pictures: Cyclones before 'Amphan' that wrecked India's coast The IMD said it is likely to turn into a 'severe cyclonic storm' by tonight. Meanwhile, reports said 15 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Maharashtra to counter the cyclone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a message said: "Took stock of the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions in parts of India’s western coast. Praying for everyone’s well-being. I urge people to take all possible precautions and safety measures." Officials said that 20,000 people from villages near Gujarat coast are to be evacuated ahead of the cyclone with people living in Valsad and Navsari districts being shifted to safer areas. Amid reports of the cyclone, reports said 13 boats of fishermen from Palghar are still out in the sea after over 570 left with authorities making efforts to get them back. Most of all the boats are back, authorities said even as the Maharashtra and Gurajat government sounded alerts with Vasai, Dahanu and Palghar areas where most fishermen live put on high alert.

Gujarat evacuates several districts ahead of cyclone Nisarga

The Gujarat government today ordered the evacuation of people living in low-lying areas and deployed National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in various districts with cyclonic storm Nisarga predicted to hit the area.

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India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that a cyclonic storm may occur in the next 36 hours.

The weather department said the cyclonic storm will cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts late in the evening on June 3.

National Disaster Response Force has also been deployed in Maharashtra in Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg.

"It is very likely to move nearly northwards initially till June 2 morning and then recurve north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during evening/night of June 3," the IMD said.

The IMD said it will "impact" Mumbai as well. The weather forecaster added that on June 3 when it passes the coast, the wind speeds will be 105-110 kmph accompanied by heavy rains in south Gujarat and coastal Maharashtra.

The Gujarat government today ordered the evacuation of people living in low-lying areas and deployed National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in various districts with cyclonic storm Nisarga predicted to hit the area.

The Gujarat government today ordered the evacuation of people living in low-lying areas and deployed National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in various districts with cyclonic storm Nisarga predicted to hit the area. Watch Video: India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that a cyclonic storm may occur in the next 36 hours. The weather department said the cyclonic storm will cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts late in the evening on June 3. National Disaster Response Force has also been deployed in Maharashtra in Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. "It is very likely to move nearly northwards initially till June 2 morning and then recurve north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during evening/night of June 3," the IMD said. The IMD said it will "impact" Mumbai as well. The weather forecaster added that on June 3 when it passes the coast, the wind speeds will be 105-110 kmph accompanied by heavy rains in south Gujarat and coastal Maharashtra.

Maharashtra, Gujarat on alert over cyclonic storm Nisarga

Heavy rains are set <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-over-180-people-rescued-off-lakshadweep-coast-26206">to lash most of northwest and central</a> India next week, weather forecaster skymetweather has warned.

The forecaster said a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-mumbai-gets-highest-december-rainfall-in-142-years-25992">depression is already developing</a> in Bay of Bengal which is likely to move towards north Andhra Pradesh by Sunday. However, there is still uncertainty over cyclone formation.

Rainfall is set to be widespread in eastern India, it said.

Most parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, west and north Madhya Pradesh will get heavy showers from Tuesday, the forecaster said.

Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also likely to get rain and snow next week.

Isolated light rains are likely over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Telangana, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, skymetweather said.

Meanwhile, the Indian Navy continued its rescue mission off Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea after cyclone Ockhi left a trail of destruction in western India.

Navy ships rescued at least 180 people in the region. The armed forces have also deployed P8I surveillance aircraft, Dornier aircraft&nbsp;and ALH helicopters for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support.

Most parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, west and north Madhya Pradesh get heavy showers from Tuesday

Heavy rains are set to lash most of northwest and central India next week, weather forecaster skymetweather has warned. The forecaster said a depression is already developing in Bay of Bengal which is likely to move towards north Andhra Pradesh by Sunday. However, there is still uncertainty over cyclone formation. Rainfall is set to be widespread in eastern India, it said. Most parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, west and north Madhya Pradesh will get heavy showers from Tuesday, the forecaster said. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also likely to get rain and snow next week. Isolated light rains are likely over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Telangana, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, skymetweather said. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy continued its rescue mission off Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea after cyclone Ockhi left a trail of destruction in western India. Navy ships rescued at least 180 people in the region. The armed forces have also deployed P8I surveillance aircraft, Dornier aircraft and ALH helicopters for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support.

Heavy rains expected in India next week, uncertainty over cyclone formation