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Cyclone 'Shakti' Threatens Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar with Heavy Rains
5 Oct
Summary
- IMD issues green alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar
- Rainfall predictions for major Indian cities on October 5
- Cyclone 'Shakti' expected to bring heavy rains to Maharashtra
On October 5, 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a green alert for the districts of Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar in Maharashtra, forecasting light to moderate rainfall in these areas. According to the weather agency, Mumbai is expected to receive 0.2 to 0.9 mm of rainfall on Sunday, while no rain has been projected for Delhi.
In other parts of the country, Chennai is predicted to witness 0.4 to 2.8 mm of rainfall, Bengaluru is expected to see light rain (0.2 to 0.6 mm), Hyderabad is likely to receive 0.2 to 0.4 mm, and Kolkata is forecast to experience 1.5 to 3 mm of rain on October 5. However, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is not expected to receive any showers on the same day.
Additionally, the IMD has issued a cyclonic storm warning for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and other districts in Maharashtra due to Cyclone 'Shakti'. Heavy rains are expected in these regions from October 4 to October 7.
