Cyclone ‘Shakti’ may shift towards Gujarat: Met Dept alerts authorities

IN a developing weather threat that could impact thousands across the state’s coastline, Cyclone Shakti, a tropical weather system brewing over the Arabian Sea, is showing signs of changing its course towards Gujarat, according to an alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

- DILIP SINGH KSHATRIYA

As the storm edges closer, authorities have stepped up preparations across vulnerable regions, urging residents—especially those in Saurashtra and Kutch to remain vigilant. The IMD has confirmed that the cyclone, which began forming over the Arabian Sea earlier this week, is exhibiting a gradual shift in trajectory, increasing the likelihood of it heading towards Gujarat’s coastline by October 6.