Star News Agency

New Delhi. Latest coastal observations indicate that the cyclonic storm, PHYAN has moved north-northeastwards and lay centred near the Mumbai coast. It is likely to cross coast between Alibag and Mumbai and moved further north-northeastwards and weaken into a deep depression during next six hours.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at a few places over Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada and south Gujarat Region during next 12 hours, while isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours.

Winds having speed up to 65-85 km per hour are likely along and off north Maharashtra and South Gujarat coast during next six hours. IMD has suggested total suspension of fishing operation along and off the above coast.