IMD predicts partly cloudy skies, light rainfall in Mumbai, suburbs

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai and the suburbs. A similar forecast was issued for the Thane and Raigad districts. For Palghar district, IMD has predicted chances of heavy rainfall on October 8. It has also stated the possibility of consecutive high and low tides till Monday 5am. Low tides, reaching about 0.99 metres, will first be observed at 16:39 hours, while high tides, reaching 4.13 metres, will be observed at 22:56 hours. Low tides, at 0.96 metres, will again be visible at 04:43 hours.

'No threat to coasts of Maharashtra at present', IMD scientists maintain

The IMD scientists have maintained that Cyclone Shakhti poses no threat to the coasts of Maharashtra at present. As the storm, a first to develop in the North Indian Ocean basin in 2025, has moved significantly away from the Indian coast, there is no direct threat to the west coast. On Saturday, it predicted that Mumbai was unlikely to experience heavy or moderate rainfall activity in the next few days. “Even though a cyclonic formation has developed in the Arabian Sea, it is still very far from Mumbai. Therefore, as of now, there is no chance that Mumbai, along with the interiors of Maharashtra, will witness heavy rainfall activity. However, light spells of rain in the form of drizzle may continue for the next week,” said a senior IMD official.

Strong winds, rough sea conditions to prevail along Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts

Rough sea conditions, squally weather, and high wind speeds ranging between 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph will affect the Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts till Tuesday. Wind speeds ranging from 60-100 kmph will prevail till about Monday.

IMD advises fisherfolk to stay away from sea amid cyclone Shakhti

The IMD has advised fisherfolk to avoid venturing near the sea till Tuesday as the cyclone turned 'severe'. Speaking to PTI, a local fisherman, Dhanesh Gajanan said: “The fisheries department issued a circular recently that cyclone Shakti might affect the coastal areas and has directed the fishermen… The government has alerted us, and therefore, we have stopped fishing. It’s been 10-15 days since all fishermen are at their homes. We request the government to provide compensation for the damages."

Govt orders district admin to prepare evacuation plans for citizens in low-lying areas

The Maharashtra government has also instructed district administrations to activate their disaster management systems, prepare evacuation plans for citizens in coastal and low-lying areas, issue public advisories, advise against sea travel, and maintain safety during heavy rains. Cyclone Shakhti is likely to move west-southwestwards and reach northwest and adjoining west central Arabia Sea by Sunday and is likely to recurve and move east-northeastwards from Monday morning, weakening gradually.

High tides, light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai: Top 5 updates on Cyclone Shakhti

Scientists from the IMD have maintained that the cyclone poses no threat to the Maharashtra coasts at present.

By: Express Web Desk

New Delhi | Updated: October 5, 2025 12:09 PM IST

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Pedestrians experience light rainfall at Mahim West in Mumbai on 05 October 2025. (Express photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)

As Cyclone Shakhti intensified into a ‘severe’ storm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Sunday predicted partly cloudy skies, and light to moderate levels of rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs. A similar forecast was issued for the Thane and Raigad districts as well; however, for the Palghar district, chances of heavy rainfall have been predicted on October 8.

This comes as scientists from the weather agency maintain that the cyclone poses no threat to the Maharashtra coasts as of now, evident in Mumbaikars going about their day as usual early Sunday.

However, fisherfolk in some coastal areas of the city demanded fair compensation for damages from the Maharashtra government as IMD’s advisory to stay away from Northwest Arabian Sea region till Tuesday have led to a significant impact on their livelihoods due to loss of employment.

Here are the top 5 updates about Cyclone Shakhti:

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IMD predicts partly cloudy skies, light rainfall in Mumbai, suburbs
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai and the suburbs. A similar forecast was issued for the Thane and Raigad districts. For Palghar district, IMD has predicted chances of heavy rainfall on October 8.

It has also stated the possibility of consecutive high and low tides till Monday 5am. Low tides, reaching about 0.99 metres, will first be observed at 16:39 hours, while high tides, reaching 4.13 metres, will be observed at 22:56 hours.

Low tides, at 0.96 metres, will again be visible at 04:43 hours.
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'No threat to coasts of Maharashtra at present', IMD scientists maintain
The IMD scientists have maintained that Cyclone Shakhti poses no threat to the coasts of Maharashtra at present. As the storm, a first to develop in the North Indian Ocean basin in 2025, has moved significantly away from the Indian coast, there is no direct threat to the west coast.

On Saturday, it predicted that Mumbai was unlikely to experience heavy or moderate rainfall activity in the next few days. “Even though a cyclonic formation has developed in the Arabian Sea, it is still very far from Mumbai. Therefore, as of now, there is no chance that Mumbai, along with the interiors of Maharashtra, will witness heavy rainfall activity. However, light spells of rain in the form of drizzle may continue for the next week,” said a senior IMD official.
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Strong winds, rough sea conditions to prevail along Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts
Rough sea conditions, squally weather, and high wind speeds ranging between 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph will affect the Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts till Tuesday.

Wind speeds ranging from 60-100 kmph will prevail till about Monday.
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IMD advises fisherfolk to stay away from sea amid cyclone Shakhti
The IMD has advised fisherfolk to avoid venturing near the sea till Tuesday as the cyclone turned 'severe'.

Speaking to PTI, a local fisherman, Dhanesh Gajanan said: “The fisheries department issued a circular recently that cyclone Shakti might affect the coastal areas and has directed the fishermen… The government has alerted us, and therefore, we have stopped fishing. It’s been 10-15 days since all fishermen are at their homes. We request the government to provide compensation for the damages."
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Govt orders district admin to prepare evacuation plans for citizens in low-lying areas
The Maharashtra government has also instructed district administrations to activate their disaster management systems, prepare evacuation plans for citizens in coastal and low-lying areas, issue public advisories, advise against sea travel, and maintain safety during heavy rains.

Cyclone Shakhti is likely to move west-southwestwards and reach northwest and adjoining west central Arabia Sea by Sunday and is likely to recurve and move east-northeastwards from Monday morning, weakening gradually.