The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday reported that Cyclone Shakhti over the northeast Arabian Sea has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is moving westwards at a speed of 13 kmph.

According to IMD, the storm is currently located about 420 km west of Dwarka, 420 km west-southwest of Naliya, 390 km south-southwest of Karachi (Pakistan), and 480 km west of Porbandar.

The system is expected to move west-southwestwards and reach the northwest and adjoining west-central Arabian Sea by October 5. Thereafter, it is likely to recurve and move east-northeastwards from the morning of October 6, gradually weakening thereafter.

Wind Warnings

Current winds: Gale-force winds reaching 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph, are prevailing over the northwest and adjoining northe

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