Cyclone Phyan weakens into depression after crossing coast

The Cyclonic Storm, Phyan moved NorthEastwards and crossed Maharashtra Coast between Alibagh and Mumbai. Latest observations indicate that deep depression over north Madhya Maharashtra weaken into a depression and remained practically stationary and lay centred at 2330 hrs IST of 11th November, 2009 close to Nasik. It is likely to move northeastwards and weaken gradually.

Under its influence, rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy falls is likely over Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada during next 12 hours and over Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours. Rainfall at many places with isolated heavy falls is also likely over Gujarat Region during next 12 hours.

Squally winds, speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph are likely along and off north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coasts during next 12 hours. Sea condition will be rough along and off these coasts.

Fishermen are advised not to venture into Sea along and off these coasts during next 12 hours.

Source : India Meteorological Department

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